Now it’s time to take those judgmental thoughts from Step 3 and rewrite them from a new, more empathetic perspective. Be curious, rather than critical. For example: Judgmental thought: Wow, Sarah is so careless with her work. Rewrite: I wonder why Sarah seems distracted lately. Maybe she’s having some problems at home. This step can be especially helpful for self-judgment (when the person you’re judging is you). Practice rewriting your thoughts about yourself from a more compassionate standpoint.
