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Healing your inner voice

Notice when your inner critic gets loud, especially when you see yourself in the mirror. When it does, gently replace that thought with a more compassionate one, like “I’m learning,” “I’m allowed to be a work in progress,” or “I release the pressure to be perfect.” You can keep a short list of affirmations nearby and read them when you catch yourself being harsh. Over time, this retrains your mind so the mirror becomes a softer, kinder place.