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Self-Compassion Scripts

Pre-written scripts for the moments you mess up.

How to use it

  1. Pick a script for the situation (missed, late, forgot).
  2. Read it out loud or to yourself.
  3. Add your own kinder ending.

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Self-Compassion Scripts

Pre-written scripts for the moments you mess up

  1. 1Pick a script for the situation (missed, late, forgot).
  2. 2Read it out loud or to yourself.
  3. 3Add your own kinder ending.

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Self-compassion is a skill, not a personality trait. Script it.

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