Explore appreciation, self-kindness or forgiveness · D6.10

Imagine speaking to yourself with respect

You are rehearsing criticism more than a useful response.

Everyday practice

Try these steps

1. Choose an ordinary difficulty and state it factually.
2. Imagine or write a respectful helper acknowledging the difficulty and suggesting one practical step.
3. Adapt the wording to something you can honestly say to yourself.

An example

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Reflect

Does the sentence feel accurate rather than flattering?

Next time

Keep a useful phrase without needing to visualize a person.