16: Be Kind To Your Mind

You can't control how other people talk to you, but you can practice speaking kindly to yourself.

If someone disrespects you or is mean to you, instead of drowning in self-defeat and further beating yourself up over it, try something new:

Affirm yourself. Think compassionate thoughts towards the person who hurt you—and towards yourself. It's the healing and productive response to hurt.

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