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Apr 2023
19m 42s

#156: Compassionate Self-Talk

Mary Jelkovsky
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Mary is practicing compassionate self-talk- here’s how. You will learn how to... - be more conscious of the stories you’re telling yourself - separate your struggles from your identity - use word choice that’s more supportive and self-compassionate Remember: your thoughts create your (internal) reality. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and t ... Show More
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