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Scenario

Why self-compassion practice feels forced and ineffective

I have been working on self-compassion for months but I still have a harsh inner critic that attacks me for making mistakes and I cannot seem to generate genuine kindness toward myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Self-compassion techniques may not penetrate deeply conditioned self-criticism without addressing underlying shame patterns.

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Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Deliberate practice and skill acquisition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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