Inner dialogue is defined as "what you tell yourself ... Practice self-compassion: Treat ourselves with the same kindness we would offer a friend, giving ourselves the support we need.

It's a Sunday night and you're on the couch binging Netflix while simultaneously texting your group chat of longtime friends.

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