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Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows5:31Mindful Meditation to Rediscover The GoodSometimes it’s tough to feel good about ourselves. After all, we are our own worst critics. We might get lost in the minute details about a project we could’ve handled differently or feel a sense of existential dread when we come across new job or big life announcements from our peers on social media. We wonder,what am I doing with my life, orwhy can’t I be smarter, prettier, or more accomplished at this point in my career?This type ofnegative self-talkcan manifest as truths in our minds and further decrease our motivation and self-esteem to go after what we truly deserve. This meditation will remind us to go from being our worst critics to being our biggest cheerleaders—because we all deserve to be reminded of our greatness.This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.For more inspo5 Ways to Stop Self-Loathing and Start Loving YourselfHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation25 Self-Love Affirmations to Remind You of Your Worth10-Minute Video Meditation for Welcoming Distractions

Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

Getting Started

Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

5:31Mindful Meditation to Rediscover The Good

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Mindful Meditation to Rediscover The Good

Sometimes it’s tough to feel good about ourselves. After all, we are our own worst critics. We might get lost in the minute details about a project we could’ve handled differently or feel a sense of existential dread when we come across new job or big life announcements from our peers on social media. We wonder,what am I doing with my life, orwhy can’t I be smarter, prettier, or more accomplished at this point in my career?

This type ofnegative self-talkcan manifest as truths in our minds and further decrease our motivation and self-esteem to go after what we truly deserve. This meditation will remind us to go from being our worst critics to being our biggest cheerleaders—because we all deserve to be reminded of our greatness.

This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play. Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.

For more inspo5 Ways to Stop Self-Loathing and Start Loving YourselfHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation25 Self-Love Affirmations to Remind You of Your Worth

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