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Old 05-04-2009, 06:13 PM   #4 (permalink)
Freedom1990
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Two exercises I can recommend from what my shrinks taught me. One is to find your favorite childhood picture where you really love that kid! And then look at it every day and say "I love you just the way you are." Sounds very corny but it did work for me. Couldn't do it without crying the first couple of times and then it got better.
Wow, what a fantastic idea! I've really struggled with my inner critic this past semester in college, and was really beating on myself hard. I think I shall use this exercise you shared!
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