If you talked to your friends the way you talk to yourself… you wouldn’t have any friends.

“You’re so stupid.” “You’re going to fail.” “Nobody likes you.”

Would you ever talk to a friend like this?

Then why do we think it’s acceptable to say these things to ourselves?

For many of us, “self-compassion” is a cringey, wishy-washy concept.

But in an absolutely SHOCKING TWIST, science has shown that being kind to yourself is a much more effective way to succeed at anything than insulting yourself. (crazy, I know)

We need to let go of this idea that being kind to ourselves means we’re being lazy or self-indulgent. It’s dragging us down and making us miserable.

It can be hard to let go of this negative self-talk, though, even when we’re aware of it.

So use patience and self-compassion there too.

And if you want someone who will always be on your side and give you the support you deserve, I will 100% be that person.