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Work on your own internal dialogue.

Ask yourself:

- Does this need to be said?

- Does this need to be said by me?

- Does this need to be said by me, now?

Once you get a basic functional filter set up, you can work on tone.

Find a role model to "look up to" in your toxic moments - it can be anyone; Gandhi, Big Bird, Ron Swanson, Bob Ross, anyone.

Have them speak first. If you like what they say, bring it forward yourself.



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