In this episode of Inner Healing Intelligence, clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach, Dr. Laurie Little, explores the essence and benefits of being your own best friend. Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, she navigates the complexities of self-friendship and shares essential self-growth practices to help listeners foster a healthy relationship with themselves.

The discussion delves deep into Dr. Little's three criteria of authenticity, trust, and enjoying each other's company that shape her friendships and ultimately her relationship with herself. She emphasizes the importance of self-authenticity, embracing flaws and cherishing the true self. Putting a spotlight on the crucial role of trust, she offers insights into the careful handling of trust in all relationships, including the one with ourselves.

Dr. Little further explores the enriching aspect of laughter and joy, underlining that the company you keep should bring you happiness and intellectual stimulation. Ultimately, she highlights the importance of being your own sector of joy, authenticity, and trust.

She stresses the power of independence, advocating that each individual is responsible for their own happiness. By building a strong friendship with yourself, an empowering belief system can be created. Listeners are encouraged to take a leap of faith, try new things, welcome fresh experiences and embrace opportunities for self-discovery.

With this episode, become equipped to undertake the journey of self-discovery and cultivate a powerful inner healing intelligence. Begin your transformative journey towards self-love and acceptance, and join others as they share their experiences on laurielittle.com or the Inner Healing Intelligence private Facebook group.

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