Speaking to Yourself in the Third Person

12 min

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.

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Becky Lane
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Becky Lane
Soft, warm, unhurried

Warm and clear, with an unhurried steadiness — a voice that settles a busy mind without ever rushing it.

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About this session

Speaking to Yourself in the Third Person is a guided audio session from Salūs Rooms — part of the self compassion collection, narrated by Becky Lane.

Salūs Rooms is an ad-free sleep and meditation app for iOS, Android and web — hundreds of guided sessions, long bedtime stories for adults and 325 free sleep sounds. Hear the full session with a 7-day free trial.

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