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Replace Self-Criticism With Self-Compassion

Instead of applying self-criticism, we need to actively practice the opposite: self-compassion. 

Self-compassion is realising that self-criticism is the enemy and then acting to reverse its negative effects. Self-compassion also helps to unlock creativity. 

The two components of self-compassion:

  1. Making a conscious effort to stop self-judgment.
  2. Actively comforting ourselves, the same as we would do with a friend in need.

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