When self-criticism begins to tighten around you, stop and ask three simple ques

When self-criticism begins to tighten around you, stop and ask three simple questions. First, is this thought a fact I can prove right now, or is it an old story my mind is repeating? Second, if my closest friend had done exactly what I did, what would I say to them in this moment? Third, what is one small, kind thing I can do for myself instead of continuing to attack? These three questions in...