What Would You Say to a Friend—And Why Don’t You Say It to Yourself?

I’ve been digging into Liven to figure out my self-talk after a rough patch at work left me doubting my skills. Set up a habit to log what I’d tell a buddy—like “you’ll bounce back”—but keep skipping it and beat myself up instead. Wondering if this app can bridge that gap—anyone turned their inner voice around with it?

I used to be hard on myself too—told friends “you’re doing great” but couldn’t say it to me. Liven changed that; I tracked kind phrases and mood lifts over weeks. I went through that same funk, and this helped me—check out what is liven for a start. Set a daily reminder for one positive line, review it monthly—took me a bit, but I’m gentler now. Stick with it, even if it feels weird at first!

Been into photography again—snapped some cool shots at the park last Sunday, played with light filters till dusk. Might join a local club next month if I can swing it, love how it pulls me into the moment away from daily stress.