Self-compassion is a necessary daily practice that involves choosing to focus on one's own gifts and worth rather than ruminating on past mistakes or perceived flaws.

“I've always known it's important but I've certainly not practiced it because you do have to practice it and I've certainly not nailed it I've allowed myself to get back into these loops of like this acerbic voice that says I'm a piece of [ __ ] etcetera so I was like if Wendy's saying this again and”