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  • How to be Kinder to Yourself in 2023

    Here's one simple way you can practice self-compassion in the new year. In this episode, you'll discover one strategy to become aware of the ways you're unintentionally being unkind to yourself and uncover ways you can make changes to be kinder to yourself on a daily basis in 2023. 

    10 min
  • (Tuesday Tip) Three Ways to Reframe Rejection

    Rejection can be painful, scary, and disappointing. Keep these three statements in mind when you are worried about being rejected. Each of these reframes will help you move forward and practice self-compassion despite being judged or denied.

    Listen through to the end of the episode for three effective self-reflection questions to help you apply the advice to your life.


    8 min
  • How to Practice Compassionate Accountability in the New Year

    In this episode, we'll uncover how you can take action towards your new years resolutions while also practicing self-compassion. The self-reflection prompts shared in this episode will help you get clear on how you can be kinder to yourself each day while taking purposeful action toward your goals. You'll find how to be mindful of what you need during difficult times in your life AND move forward on things that will light you up. 

    Resources mentioned:

    • Keep Moving Forward Podcast: Closing Out 2022 with Compassion with Laura Maloney
    • "I Thought It Was Just Me But It Isn't" - Book by Brene Brown

    Let's connect on Instagram @theselfset

    14 min
  • 3 Reminders When You Feel SELF-CONSCIOUS Trying Something New

    Ever done something new and felt very uncomfortable? Maybe you started going to the gym for the first time and you feel self-conscious trying equipment you've never used before or you've started a new job and you're worried your coworkers notice you falling behind. Here are three specific things to keep in mind when discomfort comes. These three tips will help you practice self-compassion and allow you to be kind to yourself in those difficult moments when you tend to beat yourself up.

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    16 min
  • What If My Friends Are Just PRETENDING To Like Me? (A Psychology-Backed Solution to this Common Fear)

    Have you ever wondered if your friends ACTUALLY like you? Have you wondered if they're just "being nice" and low-key think you're annoying? We're going to dive into this common fear around friendships to understand the two main reasons we feel this way and discover one psychology-backed strategy to work through this fear.

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    Episode mentioned:
    Ask Yourself THIS QUESTION When You're Feeling Insecure

    8 min
  • (Tuesday Tip) A Simple Daily Exercise To Improve Your Morning

    This 3-part, short daily practice can help you start your day with more positivity and help you build a habit of being kind to yourself every day. If you're feeling very "blah" or low energy recently, this journal exercise can definitely help.

    Episode mentioned: 
    THIS Psychology Strategy Will Help You Let Go of Insecurities

    8 min
  • You're Doing Better Than You Think You Are (Here's Why)

    Do you feel like you're not where you're supposed to be? When we're aiming to become a better version of ourselves, it's easy to set high expectations on who that person is. When we set these unobtainable standards for ourselves, we end up overlooking the small signs of our growth and the evidence of the progress we're making. This mindset shift will remind you to celebrate all the little ways you're improving on a daily basis.


    7 min
  • Here's Why You're (Probably) Not Being Kind To Yourself

    In this episode, we're sharing why it's so difficult for us to be kind to ourselves and practice self-compassion. We're uncovering why you tend to show more compassion to people around you than you do yourself. The first step to being kind to yourself is understanding why you haven't been kind to yourself in the first place.

    Let's connect on IG: @theselfset

    9 min
  • What's Keeping You From Being YOU?

    In this mini-episode, we're going to uncover the biggest thing that often gets in the way of us feeling comfortable being completely ourselves around other people. Plus you'll hear a helpful self-reflection prompt that can help you let go of other people's expectations and assumptions.

    Let's connect on IG: @theselfset

    5 min

About The Self Set

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Welcome to The Self Set, the podcast that helps you overcome self-doubt, build self-confidence, and set yourself apart from the crowd. Hosted by Laura Maloney, a former shy girl turned PR…