“What I offer to others, I give to myself.”

Be kind to yourself. Do you judge, criticize, or find fault with yourself? Be your own best friend.

I was one of those parents rooting for their kids from the sidelines. After a match, if they lost, they would be very self-critical of how they played. Instead of chiming in and telling them how badly they played, I told them to give themselves a break. I would say things like, “Well at least you gave it your best shot. After all, you’re only fourt

Share yourself with others, but don’t forget to give the best of who you are to yourself as well. You are with yourself for as long as you live . . . so it is probably wise to get good at being a best friend to yourself.

7. Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. You