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Oct 2023
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Reflecting with Compassion: Self-Evaluat...

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Eve discusses the feelings that come with performance reviews, highlighting how being self-critical can overshadow personal achievements. She also shares how breathing exercises can help us tap into self-compassion. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! You can find more wonderful content from Eve on her IG. Episode Notes: The following books and po ... Show More
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