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Originally Posted by shakespeare47
Bad- my last training session was pretty intense and stressful- I criticized myself for what I believe to be mistakes I made.
Good- the training is almost over- only one more night. I am able to recognize when I am criticizing myself and find ways to comfort myself instead- for instance to tell myself something like "that was frightening in some ways; you were embarrassed in public; it's okay to be afraid".
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I really like what you've told yourself to comfort yourself. I would like to say things like that to my own self. (I struggle with feelings of shame around my own fear and anger). Good going!