Happiness Break: A Note to Self on Forgiveness, with Alex Elle
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Letting go of our regrets can motivate us to improve and help us grow. Alex Elle, a certified breathwork and writing coach, guides us through a meditation to forgive and accept ourselves.
\\n\\nLink to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/35tubarw
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Take a deep breath. As you exhale, remember all you have done in the past that led you to come to be where you are today.
\\nRemember that you are allowed to forgive yourself and let it go. Give yourself permission to release any shame that you\\u2019re carrying. Forgive yourself.
\\nThink of the good things about yourself. Trust your worth and acknowledge that you are evolving. Remember, you are worthy of good things even when you think you are now.
\\nWhen you\'re ready, you can bring your attention back to the present moment. Take a few deep breaths in through the nose, and out through the nose. Drop your shoulder and unclench your jaw.
\\nIf you\'d like to take this practice a step further, you can write your own letter of self forgiveness, it can start with \\u201cDear self, I forgive you for \\u2026\\u201d
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Today\\u2019s Happiness Break host:
\\n\\nAlex Elle is a certified breathwork coach, author and restorative writing teacher. Her new book, How We Heal, will come out soon.
\\n\\nLearn more about Alex and her new book: https://www.alexelle.com/about
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More resources from The Greater Good Science Center:
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Listen to a Science of Happiness episode on self-compassion: https://tinyurl.com/2hundtmc
\\nHow to Grow from Your Regrets: https://tinyurl.com/ys8239k2
\\nJust One Thing: Forgive Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/5ybny4xx
\\nForgive Yourself, Save Your Relationship: https://tinyurl.com/49by7ma6
\\nThe Healthy Way to Forgive Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/4p3e9eha
\\nHow to Let Go of an Old Regret: https://tinyurl.com/4mryyyfy
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