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Five Simple Ways to Treat Yourself Better

February 23, 2026 • Lisa Zawrotny • Episode 302

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If you have ever felt like you should be treating yourself better but have no idea where to start, or maybe the idea of being nice to yourself feels strange, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle with a harsh internal monologue, feeling isolated in our stress or trapped by rigid societal expectations. That’s why, in this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I am sharing five simple ways to treat yourself better!

In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I show you how you can move from the theory of self-compassion to practical, daily application, reducing shame along the way.

The five tips I cover in this episode include:

Audit your internal monologue by first noticing how you speak to yourself in times of stress.
Practice needs-based self-compassion, understanding it as an indulgence.
Listen to your body’s signals of depletion and take them as a sign to regulate your nervous system.
Embrace common experiences, reminding yourself that you’re not alone in how you feel.
Utilize permission statements, allowing yourself to show up imperfect, change your mind, or set limits.

Self-compassion isn't built through grand gestures; it’s built through small moments of noticing and recalibrating. This week, don't try to master all five techniques. Instead, choose one single practice, try it for a few days and see what unfolds.

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