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47 - Friday Fix: Ask Yourself This Question and You'll Be Kinder to Yourself
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
Your inner dialogue can either inspire and motivate you to do your best or it can be the one thing that stands between you and living your best life. Studies consistently show self-compassion is the key to feeling and doing your best.
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Your inner dialogue can either inspire and motivate you to do your best or it can be the one thing that stands between you and living your best life. Studies consistently show self-compassion is the key to feeling and doing your best.
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