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Mindset & Reframing

Self-Compassion Practice

Turn the harsh inner voice into the kind of voice you would offer a friend, using the three steps of self-compassion.

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Describe a recent moment you were hard on yourself in a way you would never be with a friend.*

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Step 1 — Mindfulness: name the emotion you were feeling without judging it (just "this is a moment of frustration / fear / shame").*

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Step 2 — Common humanity: name one way other humans also struggle with this. You are not alone in it.*

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Step 3 — Self-kindness: write what a wise, tender friend would say to you right now.*

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What physical gesture (hand on heart, slow breath, cup of tea) helps you receive those words?*

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How confident are you that you can pause for this practice the next time the inner critic spikes?*

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Educational Guide

Pioneered by Dr. Kristin Neff, self-compassion is statistically more effective for long-term motivation than self-criticism. This practice walks clients through the three steps: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness. It is a critical tool for helping perfectionists recover from setbacks without spiraling into shame.

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