Speaking to Yourself in the Third Person
Harsh self-talk can feel absolute when every accusation starts with “I”. A small shift into your own name, or into “you”, creates just enough distance to hear the verdict more clearly and ask what the person carrying your name actually needs. The practice stays practical: not denying what happened, just moving far enough back to answer with steadier kindness.
Tender and reassuring, steady when things aren't, present and calm without ever overpromising.
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About this session
Speaking to Yourself in the Third Person is a guided audio session from Salūs, part of the self compassion collection, narrated by Maya Hart.
Salūs is an ad-free sleep and meditation app for iOS and Android, hundreds of guided sessions, long bedtime stories for adults and 325 free sleep sounds. Hear the full session with a 7-day free trial. Every session is signed off by our BSc (Hons) & MSc Psychology team.