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When we are hard on ourselves, we sometimes hear the advice: treat yourself the way you would a good friend. I love the idea of talking to myself like I talk to my friends when they are hurting. The warmth of it reminds me how hard I can be on myself sometimes. It’s good advice, especially in those moments when we are hard on ourselves, but does it always work? Listen in to what works and doesn’t work for the people LeAnn talked to. Then listen for 5 ways to be kind to yourself: Using diminutives, 3rd person, imagine your friend, principles of self compassion with Kristen Neff, and calling forth your compassionate self with Paul Gilbert.
