Whoever said that words don’t hurt was lying. And so was the person who said words couldn’t create powerful, lasting change. Today, pay closer attention to the conversations, internal dialogues, and thought processes that fill your day. Especially the ones that undercut you. If a chat with a friend, partner, or inner voice feels activating, there’s something there for you to tend to. Resist the temptation to ignore what’s tender. When you acknowledge the sore spot, you give it an opportunity to transform.