“Did your mom ever tell you, ‘If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything’? She was right. And talking nicely also applies when you’re talking to yourself, even inside your head.” ~Victoria Moran, Younger by the Day  Sometimes we hold ourselves to a higher standard than we expect from others. How often do you hear a litany of negative self-talk inside your own head? For instance: Do you criticize your weight or appearance? Do you downplay your own talents? Do you replay old mistakes — and punish yourself for something foolish you said or did in the past? This week, many of us start making resolutions for a new,…