I think you're right. I'm going to make more of an effort just to observe what it's doing and saying to me. I just need to stop it just long enough to recognize what's going on. Then I can, well, just do nothing - no discussion, no action at all on my part. Simple, huh? It really should be.
I am NOT it!
I'm taking the book to work with me today. I'll read it for reinforcement when I need to.