From Critic to Cheerleader: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Joy by Kristine Kieland, Psychic Medium + Multi-Dimensional Channel

Be honest with yourself — are you your biggest cheerleader, your harshest critic, or somewhere in between?

Here’s a truth I live by — one that sits with me every day, sometimes moment by moment: The only thing standing between us and a joyful, fulfilling life is often ourselves.

That’s not a statement of blame — it’s one of power. How does that land with you? Does it stir something? Make you uncomfortable? Inspired? Defensive? Seen?

Your beliefs, thoughts, doubts, and what you allow into your life are the foundation of the life you’re creating — whether consciously or not. It all begins with your thoughts.

Pay Attention to Your Inner Dialogue

Ask yourself:

• Do I say yes to things that go against the life I want to live?

• When do I doubt my own intuition?

• Am I willing to challenge the beliefs I’ve always carried?

  
  

We’ve all had life experiences that were painful, disappointing, even traumatic. I’m not dismissing what you’ve been through. I’m simply offering a shift in perspective.

Our thoughts are layered. Repetitive. They carry emotion and create stories that shape our identity. Maybe you were hurt as a child and no one came to help — you might carry the belief that you're invisible, unworthy, or unimportant. Or maybe someone did help, and your thoughts formed a belief that you are loved and supported.

These early thoughts become beliefs, and those beliefs can either lift us up or hold us back. Believing families must always get along can cause pain if yours doesn’t. Believing “a good person works hard and never complains” might lead to burnout or strained relationships.

I once believed I wasn’t interesting because I didn’t go to college. Someone told me that, and I unknowingly clung to it for years. I filtered my self-worth through that lens until I finally ditched it — and let me tell you, that took real work and more than a few tears.

Start Noticing

We limit ourselves in ways we don’t even realize. But when we begin to notice our thoughts — without judgment — we can start choosing which ones to keep and which ones to let go.

So please, be kind to yourself. Be your best cheerleader. Because living a joyful and fulfilling life isn’t about what happens to us — it’s about how we choose to respond.

To learn more about Kristine and her spiritual gifts, please visit KristineKieland.com.

Kristine Kieland is a Psychic Medium, Intuitive Life Coach and Multi-Dimensional Channel and Healer

Kristine Kieland is a Psychic Medium, Intuitive Life Coach and Multi-Dimensional Channel and Healer has been connected to the spiritual realm her entire life, using her gifts to help others activate their soul codes, heal from trauma, and support their highest evolution. With deep love and compassion, Kristine communicates with your Spirit, the significant people in your life, and Source energy. She believes in the powerful connection of our hearts and the shared desire to expand our consciousness for the greatest good of all. You can find more about Kristine and her spiritual gifts at KristineKieland.com.