Regulate · 3 min

Speak to yourself as a friend

Step outside your own thoughts and speak to yourself as you would to someone you care about.

You can stop at any point, and nothing has to be finished.

Every question here is optional. Answer what feels useful and leave the rest.

Step 1 of 3

Describe the situation briefly.

Step 2 of 3

Using your own name, tell yourself what a caring friend would say.

Step 3 of 3

One small kindness or next step for that friend (which is you).