Meditation #14: Be a friend to yourself.

Be a friend to yourself. The last thing you need is the person you are closest to telling you you aren’t good enough, or that you screwed up again.

In meditation, you’re told not to punish yourself when you notice your mind wandering away from your breath. The same goes for every day life. If you have made a mistake, or wandered from your intended goal, or haven’t lived up to some expectation you placed on yourself, just gently bring yourself back to where you want to be and continue from there. Don’t use harsh words, don’t think nasty thoughts, don’t treat yourself less than you would treat a friend who was in the same position.

Be a friend to yourself.