Self-Love in moments of doubt script 1

In our busy lives, we can get caught in judgments of ourselves and others. Self-criticism is common in the world and in our minds. But as you practice mindfulness, you begin to see more clearly the reality of life.

Mindfulness invites you to notice these thoughts and emotions as they come up, and then bring your attention back to the breath. You may find that these thoughts or emotions pass quickly or linger longer.

If thoughts or emotions arise, welcome them as they are. Just acknowledge them without getting lost in them.

When the thought or emotion comes up, you may wish for more acceptance, but you can also recognize this and gently shift your focus to the breath.

You can also notice your feelings and emotions in the body. How do you feel physically? Are you sad or angry or happy? What are your emotions here? This practice invites you to move through the feelings in your body as they come up, without trying to push them away.

In moments of doubt, when you find yourself questioning your motives or your decisions, try to recall who you are in the present moment.

What would you say about yourself if you could see yourself from the outside?

This may seem silly, but as you do it, you may notice that you do have some qualities. You may notice that you’re kind and gentle and compassionate, even if you sometimes wonder if this is true.

Bring your attention back to the breath when doubts arise.

Breathe deeply for a few minutes, resting your awareness on the breath.

Self-love in moments of doubt meditation script 2

In the face of doubts, it can be challenging to offer yourself the tenderness and kindness you deserve. The good news is that self-care is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to cultivate a heart filled with kindness and love.

When doubts arise, you may be tempted to feel shame or frustration. These emotions are often rooted in negative thinking and can lead to a cycle of negativity and lack of connection.

With mindfulness, you can break out of this cycle by shifting your attention to the part of you that knows how to love yourself.

The first step to practicing self-love is to become aware of the part of you that wants to give. You know this part. This is your natural tendency to give and to receive.

When you recognize this impulse to care, shift your attention to that part of you that is capable of receiving.

This second part of you may be small, but it is capable of receiving love. You know this because you know how to love others.

This ability to love yourself and to receive love is the natural part of yourself that you will connect with in moments of doubt.

Close your eyes and take three deep breaths. On your first inhale, bring your attention to the feeling of being in your body.

As you exhale, bring your attention to the natural urge to love yourself.

As you pause on the in-breath, notice the impulses to love yourself. On the out-breath, bring your attention to the ability to love yourself.

Continue to practice this exercise until you feel a connection between the two parts of yourself.

Self-love in moments of doubt script 3

One of the most powerful ways to improve self-esteem is to be gentle with yourself. This self-love practice shows you how to be kinder and more accepting of yourself in your doubts, moments of weakness, or failures.

In this meditation, you will discover how to be gentle with yourself, no matter what happens.

Start by taking three deep breaths to calm the mind and prepare for your meditation.

Bring to mind the question, “How can I be compassionate with myself when I doubt?” Take a few deep breaths, noticing the sensations in your body as you do so.

When you feel settled, begin practicing self-compassion. You can do this with any situation that brings you doubt, like doubting yourself, losing something, or experiencing a failure.

Bring the attention to your body and notice the sensations in it as you do so. Imagine that these feelings are a part of you. You can even imagine that you are looking out at your body from a distance, watching it move.

Be aware of what you can do with these emotions as they arise. How do you feel when you experience doubt? Does it bring fear? Are you scared that you’ll lose a friend or fail at your work?

These feelings are part of you, but they don’t have to control you. You are capable of responding to them, but the most important thing is that you respond to them kindly.

Begin practicing self-compassion with phrases like: I’m feeling sad right now, but I know it’s normal to feel this way. I wish I could feel better. I’m doing the best I can.

Your mind may wander to these thoughts, and that’s okay. Just bring your attention back to the body when it wanders, and begin practicing self-compassion again.

Continue with this practice for at least ten minutes, allowing yourself to feel whatever feelings come up.

When you’re done, bring the attention back to your body, noticing the sensations you feel.

Close the meditation by resting your awareness in the body and breathing deeply for a few minutes.

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