Dear Soul Shift Companion, I’d like you to take a moment to go through this process….
Write down a self-judgmental thought in first person, starting with the word I:
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Translate it to second person, starting with the word you:
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Turn the statement above into a realistic and impartial view of yourself or situation, using your own name:
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The more you practice this process, the more natural it will become. Although it won’t be possible to rid yourself of all self-critical thoughts, you can decrease their frequency and shift how you respond to them…. The moment when you recognize your nurturing voice has taken root is one you won’t forget, especially when it impacts someone you love.
— Rachel Macy Stafford in Soul Shift