This relaxation exercise focuses on kindness. Kindness is in short supply on the internet - yet kindness encourages change more successfully than a twitter tirade. In this exercise we focus on the relationship between a person and their pet as an example of kindness and use this to develop a kindly approach to our own selves. This all sounds a bit corny, but you will find that by practicing being kind to yourself during relaxation that you will find it easier to stick to your New Years resolutions.

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