Approach/Process Exploring Possibility of Being A Friend To Self

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The process of exploring one's ability to be a friend to oneself involves reflecting on the relationship with long-standing feelings of inadequacy, worthlessness, and inferiority complex. It requires stepping back and questioning whether one agrees with these negative feelings or is interested in healing and changing them. By introducing the concept of being a friend to oneself about not being a good friend to oneself, individuals are encouraged to shift their mindset and begin rewiring new ways of thinking into their brain. This approach challenges the resistance to self-compassion and self-improvement, leading to a deeper understanding of one's relationship with oneself and the possibility of personal growth and change.

It's often easier to be a good friend to others than to ourselves. Today we're exploring how to balance constructive and harmful self-criticism, move away from our "act," embrace change, manage feelings of worthlessness, and ultimately be a good friend to ourselves.

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Key Topics:

3:15: A few ways to be kind to yourself.

8:15: Finding your key resources.

12:50: Useful vs. harmful self-criticism.

15:00: Putting your past in perspective.

20:15: Moving away from the “act.”

23:00: Finding optimal distance.

28:00: Ways to tune into your own goodness.

34:00: What to do when you don’t feel like a good person.

43:00: Narcissism vs. authentic feelings of goodness.

46:00: Relating to the self as something that can change.

50:00: Ego ideal

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