InnerSelf Daily Inspiration - October 27, 2026

InnerSelf Daily Inspiration October 27, 2026 How to Manage Our Inner Saboteur By Jacqueline Heller, MD To become aware of our maladaptive behavior, we must confront our inner saboteur through mindfulness and self-reflection. Mindfulness is an effective way to become aware of buried events from our past. — Jacqueline Heller, MD Deeply hidden fears, hurts, and longings may lead to symptoms and eventually maladaptive behaviors that can sabotage us. After the police apologized, my psychological sleuth kicked in and I realized that Dana must have a psychological disorder. She behaved reflexively because of past trauma. When triggered, it disabled her capacity to exercise sound judgment. To become aware of our maladaptive behavior, we must confront our inner saboteur through mindfulness and self-reflection. Mindfulness is an effective way to become aware of buried events from our past. Further, engaging in a practice of self-reflection allows introspectating — or looking into ourselves as though we're an outside spectator observing our reactions. Breaking down our emotions and triggers in a way that makes logical sense is the first step. Read the Full Article   BOOK: Yesterday Never Sleeps Yesterday Never Sleeps: How Integrating Life's Current and Past Connections Improves Our Well-Being by Jacqueline Heller MS, MD In Yesterday Never Sleeps, Jacqueline Heller draws upon decades of clinical experience to weave together a powerful narrative that contains neuroscience, memoir of her life as a child of Holocaust survivors, and patient histories involving a range of psychological ills and trauma.Dr. Heller offers a uniquely holistic approach, demonstrating how the therapeutic process and self-analysis help us make sense of our history and forge a better future. For more info and/or to order this hardcover book, click here. Also available as a Kindle edition.

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Recap

This week’s issue focuses on navigating uncertainty through awareness, emotional insight, and conscious decision-making. With the addition of expanded astrology tools, readers gain both practical and reflective guidance for personal growth and life transitions.

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