Here’s an example of a self-compassionate response: Yeah, that didn’t go well at all. I didn’t realize how nervous I’d feel. It’s okay that I felt nervous; I felt nervous because it was important to me. It’s not like I’m the only person in the world to ever stumble through a presentation. This happens. I’m still cringing thinking about it, but that’s not all I feel. I’m proud of myself for trying something I’ve never done before, and now I’m curious about what makes someone a good presenter.
