When they compare you
Someone else’s marks, someone else’s son or daughter.
5·10 minHand on heartEyes closed
Hear how it begins
0:13 of the voice, then a breath or two. Best with headphones.
Being compared to someone else’s marks, or someone else’s son or daughter, hurts, even when it comes from people who love you. Let’s give you a few minutes that aren’t about anyone else.
Part of Slowlight Pro, with every moment and course. Or begin with one of the free ones:
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What happens
A hand on your chest, and the words you would give a friend.
Why it works
Treating yourself the way you would treat a friend lowers self criticism, and a hand on the chest has been shown to soften the body’s stress response much like a hug does.
