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Self Compassion Reset: 3 Card Pull

Try speaking to yourself like someone you actually care about.

When your inner commentary is harsher than anything you would say to a friend.

Get comfortable. Keep your breathing easy and your eyes open if you prefer. Shuffle and pull 3 cards. You can pause or stop at any point.

When your inner commentary is harsher than anything you would say to a friend.


For each card, notice what stands out, then check it against what is actually happening in your life. You do not have to force a meaning.

Card 1: Where I am being hard on myself


Card 2: What deserves compassion instead

Card 3: How I can soften right now

The practical point

Care is allowed while things are unfinished.

After the reading

What would I say to someone I loved in this situation?

Write one useful observation and one manageable action. If nothing fits, you can leave it there. You do not need to keep pulling cards until you get an answer you like.

Explore your card meanings

Write in your journal

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