Compassionate Letter to Self
Write a letter to yourself in the voice of a wise, kind friend, guided by prompts.
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Compassionate Letter to Self
Write a letter to yourself in the voice of a wise, kind friend, guided by prompts.
Preparation 2
Now take a moment to identify what you're struggling with right now.
This could be a mistake you made, a difficult situation, or harsh self-criticism you're experiencing.
Write Your Compassionate Letter
Now write a letter to yourself as if you were a wise, unconditionally loving friend.
Use the prompts below to guide your writing.
Remember to use a warm, understanding tone throughout.
| Letter Section | Dear [Your name], I want you to know... | I understand that you're struggling with... | It's completely human to feel this way because... | What I admire about how you're handling this is... | I want to remind you that... | Moving forward, I encourage you to... | With love and understanding, Your Compassionate Self |
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Reflection
Take a moment to reflect on what it was like to write this compassionate letter to yourself.
- How did it feel?
- What did you notice about your inner voice during this exercise?
You got to the end. That counts.
