Create a peaceful inner world Set healthy boundaries. Protecting your energy is a vital act of self-love. Learn to say 'no' to people and requests that drain you or over-commit your time and energy. This ensures your relationships are built on mutual respect, not people-pleasing. Practice mindfulness. By focusing on the present moment, you can detach from worries about the past and future. Practicing self-compassion is a powerful way to challenge and transform negative self-talk, replacing harsh criticism with a kinder inner dialogue. Identify and challenge the voice: Write down the negative self-talk you're experiencing. Note the tone and language it uses. Then, write a compassionate response to that inner voice, reframing its observations in a more friendly way.