Many people speak to themselves in ways they would never speak to someone they love. 

Try replacing ...

• I messed up ... with ... Everyone makes mistakes
• I should be coping better ... with ... Hard does not mean hopeless.
• I should do more ... with ... I will do the next small step.
• I can't do this ... with ... I can try.
• I'll never get it ... with ... I'm still learning.
• I am failing ... with ... I am struggling and I need support.
• I should be over this ... with ... healing takes time.
• Nobody likes me ... with ... Some people care about me.

Self-talk shapes your nervous system. A kinder voice does not make you weak. It makes it easier to keep going. 

Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team