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I have thought about what advice I would give my younger self

Imagining conversations with a younger self is a form of self-compassion practice — it requires treating your past self with the same kindness you might offer a friend. The advice people most commonly report wanting to give is strikingly universal: worry less, take risks, trust yourself more.

Have you ever done this?

Be honest — have you ever done this?

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Studies on self-compassion by psychologist Kristin Neff found that treating yourself as kindly as you would treat a struggling friend significantly improves mental health outcomes and resilience.

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