Let's find a comfortable position,
Please close your eyes and take a deep breath in and exhale let it go.
As you breathe out,
Allow your body to relax and your mind to settle into this moment.
With each breath,
Allow yourself to become more grounded in the present moment.
Leaving behind any distractions or worries.
Now bring to mind a recent piece of criticism you have received,
Whether from someone else or from your own inner critic.
Acknowledge the feelings that arise as you think about it.
Perhaps discomfort,
Perhaps resistance or even shame.
It's okay to feel these emotions,
Just allow them to exist without any judgement.
As you breathe in,
Imagine that you are breathing calmness and clarity.
With each inhale,
You invite space for understanding and growth.
And as you exhale,
Release any judgements or defensiveness you may feel toward the criticism.
Now,
Visualize the criticism as a gift,
An opportunity to learn.
Picture this criticism not as an attack on your character,
But as a stepping stone on your journey to become the best version of yourself.
Say to yourself,
I am open to feedback.
I trust that I can use this criticism to learn and grow.
I choose to see criticism as a tool for my development,
Not a reflection of my worth.
Let these affirmations sink into your heart and mind.
Now,
Visualize yourself facing the criticism with grace and openness.
Imagine hearing this criticism without any defensiveness.
Just accepting it as a feedback.
Picture yourself using this feedback to refine your actions,
Making better choices moving forward.
As you breathe in,
Feel a sense of empowerment rising within you.
You are not defined by the opinions of others,
But you are empowered by your ability to learn from them.
Breathe in strength and breathe out self-doubt.
Breathe in strength and breathe out self-doubt.
Take a moment to reflect on how you can use criticism in your life to move forward.
See yourself becoming more confident,
More resilient,
And capable as you transform feedback into growth.
Criticism is not something to fear,
But something to embrace.
Breathe in feeling empowerment fill your body and breathe out releasing any resistance to feedback.
Breathe in empowerment and breathe out any resistance.
One more deep breath in,
Exhale let go of any judgment.
Feel the freedom of accepting feedback with an open heart.
Slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment.
Wiggle your toes,
Your fingers in a gentle stretch and when you're ready gently open your eyes.
Notice how you feel now.
You are empowered to use criticism to grow and improve.
Thank you for meditating today.
Remember,
Criticism is a tool for growth,
Not an attack on your worth.
Embrace criticism with openness and let it guide you to greater strength and self-awareness.
You are worthy of love,
Worthy of acceptance and growth.
Thank you.
