Today's practice: name it & place it (2 minutes)
- Bring back the critical thought you wrote down in the introduction.
- Close your eyes, read it to yourself one more time, and notice where you feel it in your body.
- Name what you notice with "I feel" language, like "I feel tight in my chest" or "I feel heavy in my stomach."
- Place one hand on that spot and say, silently or out loud, "I hear you. Thank you for working so hard."
Whatever you notice, even if it's very subtle, is a good place to start.