Give Yourself Some Grace!
… this is what I’ve been shouting at myself (internally, ha!) when I find myself too critical of where I am right now in my life.
I had this moment recently where I was talking to a friend about my health journey and all the ways I’ve addressed all my autoimmune challenges. I was talking through all the crazy bio-hacks I’d tried, all the fun diet and lifestyle adjustments I’ve made with Ayurveda, and all the yoga practices I continue to do to feel good in my body each day. My friend was like, “Wow, that’s a lot!” I paused and sat back to think about that statement. Well, I guess I have done a lot… recently I’ve gotten into the internal dialogue of, “You’re not doing enough, you’re slipping into old habits again, you should know that the bowl of ice cream at 8 pm wasn’t gonna end the way you wanted.” I keep catching myself critiquing myself.
The way we speak to ourselves matters more than we often realize. Our inner dialogue is not neutral—it is a form of daily medicine (or poison!). Words like “I’m behind,” “I should be doing more,” or “Why am I not there yet?” can quietly weigh on the nervous system and the heart. I’ve found that over time, they create tension where there could be ease.
Are you tired of being your own worst critic? What if you tried being a little nicer to yourself?
Grace might sound like: “I’m allowed to move at my own pace today.”
Grace might feel like: choosing rest without guilt, or meeting low energy with curiosity instead of judgment.
Grace might simply be: pausing long enough to notice how you’re speaking to yourself—and consciously choosing a softer tone.
This statement comes up often in my practice with clients: “I’m tired of being tired.”
So much of that exhaustion isn’t just physical—it’s the quiet effort of pushing, judging, and asking more of ourselves than we have to give. When we shift our inner dialogue from criticism to care, the body often responds with more steadiness, clarity, and ease.
As we move through March, maybe more listening rather than forcing. More encouragement of yourself rather than critique. When our inner voice becomes more supportive, the body often follows—naturally, steadily, and in its own time. Don’t forget… YOU ARE DOING GREAT!
Join me this month and we’ll remind ourselves to give more grace both on and off the mat.
Virtual Yoga Deep Dive: practices that invite action without tension of tightness to build in the body.
In-person classes: play with movement and breath that encourage graceful movements between poses.
Sedona Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat w/Aiyana (April dates available): come out and enjoy a long weekend in the Red Rocks of Sedona to find peace in your body and mind.
What would it feel like if you gave yourself a little more grace this month?
Hop into any of my March offerings and let’s see what more grace would look and FEEL like.
Best wishes, Nicole Tierre
