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When shame is loud

Self-Compassion Break

A three-step script from Kristin Neff's self-compassion research — for moments of shame, self-criticism, or just being hard on yourself. About 3–5 minutes.

Self-Compassion Break

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This is a moment of suffering

Mindfulness — notice what's here.

Something is hard right now. You don't have to push it away, fix it, or explain it. Just let yourself notice — this is a moment of suffering, and it hurts.

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