What would you tell a friend?

We are being strict on ourselves. However, research has shown that self-empathy promotes resilience and is useful as an emotional protection mechanism. Think of a difficult situation you have to manage in life (or a situation you had managed in the past).

Write some details regarding the situation. What are you thinking?

What would you tell your friend if he was in a similar position?

What tone would you use?

How would you talk to him?

What actions would you take?

What conclusion do you reach?

Try to practice self-empathy with the technics described above every time you indulge in self-criticism.