The Letter Everyone Should Write to Themselves

Why you should write a kind letter to yourself.

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Amy Morin, LCSW

Amy Morin, LCSW, is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind. She's also a psychotherapist, the author of the bestselling book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," and the host of The Verywell Mind Podcast.

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Amy Morin, LCSW
Published on June 18, 2021
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Every Friday onThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.

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Friday Fix: Episode 82

When you’re feeling nervous about something at work, or you’re feeling down for no reason at all, well-timedkind wordsfrom someone else can help you feel better.

Those words might cheer you up when you need a boost orcalm you downwhen you’re feeling frazzled. Language has the power to shift your emotional state.

But, there won’t always be someone available with helpful words at the right moment. And in those moments, it’s tough to remind yourself of the kind things you could say to yourself.

That’s whywriting yourself a kind lettercan be so powerful. Then, you’ll always have some reassuring words at your fingertips.

So in today’s Friday Fix, I explain how to write yourself a kind letter. I also share an example from my own life as well as from my therapy office.

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