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or feel negatively about yourself,
visualize the stop sign.
Close your eyes.
Allow the image of the stop sign
to become brighter and clearer.
At first, in your mind’s eye,
visualize the sign as small.
Watch as its edges begin to grow larger.
Imagine that the stop sign expands
large enough to crowd out
the self-critical inner voice.
Use the image of the stop sign as a reminder
that there is no positive function
to self-defeatism.
Now, take a moment to replace
the self-critical voice with
self-affirming thoughts or expressions
by reframing your negative
thoughts with positive ones.
Say something kind to yourself.
Repeat it.
Feel these positive words and thoughts
strengthening your inner, self-loving core.
Repeat these self-affirming words
throughout your day.