Be kind to yourself from "summary" of Keep Going by Austin Kleon
It's easy to beat yourself up and be your own worst critic. We tend to be much harsher on ourselves than we would ever be on a friend. We hold ourselves to impossibly high standards and then berate ourselves when we don't meet them. But what if we were a little kinder to ourselves? What if we treated ourselves with the same compassion and understanding that we would offer to a loved one?Being kind to yourself means giving yourself permission to make mistakes. It means recognizing that you are only human and that perfection is an impossible standard. It means forgiving yourself for past failures and allowing yourself to move forward. Being kind to yourself also means taking care of yourself. It means listening to your body and mind and giving yoursel...
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