After you snapped at your kids
When guilt hits right after the shouting.
3·5 minHand on heartEyes closed
Hear how it begins
0:11 of the voice, then a breath or two. Best with headphones.
You raised your voice, and now the guilt is louder than the shouting was. Every loving parent has been here. Let’s calm your body first, then you can repair.
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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.
