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From Inner Critic to Inner Ally
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From Inner Critic to Inner Ally

Self-compassion means treating yourself with kindness, and understanding that imperfections are part of the human experience. Learn how offering grace and a balanced perspective during life's challenges can reduce anxiety, boost resilience, and unlock inner peace. Discover practical tips for cultivating self-forgiveness and self-acceptance through writing, meditation, and more.

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Unbottling Our Emotions
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Unbottling Our Emotions

From a young age, we're conditioned some feelings are "good" while others are "bad" and should be suppressed. But rejecting parts of our emotional truth causes dysfunction. All emotions deserve to be felt and processed in a healthy way.

The Inside Out films present an opportunity to reflect on how we perceive our emotional landscapes. Inside Out 2 depicts new intense feelings overtaking Riley's mind, mirroring the upheaval of adolescence. These movies champion embracing emotional complexity rather than suppressing difficult feelings.

When we normalize the full "emotional rainbow," we cultivate greater resilience and self-acceptance...

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