I only ever compete with my best self

Take another deep breath. For a moment think about things you aspire to do. This can be anything you wish to achieve now or further in your future. Can you think of any people or a person who has achieved this already? What do you think of them? What do you think of their ability? (pause 3 sec) They might not think the same about themselves. How do you feel about your own ability and potential to achieve your dreams? (pause 3 sec) Don’t compare yourself to anyone. Everyone else is different compared to you. They cannot be mistaken for you. Think about importance of this. (pause 4 sec) You are a unique person, special in ways specific to you. (pause 2 sec) There is no one like you in the whole world. This is why you cannot compare yourself to others. You can only compare yourself to your Best Self. To the best version of you. Nobody really knows who this person is apart from you. Have a little think about this. Who is the best version of you? Your very Best Self? (pause 6 sec) What is the ‘best you’ thinking, what is the ‘best you’ doing? How is the ‘best you’ behaving? (pause 5 sec) Now ask the very best version of you to give you one single piece of advice or instruction. Listen for this very carefully. (pause 6 sec) Whatever your message or instruction was, make sure you remember it. Gently focus on your feet again. Remember you are sitting on the log. In your mind stand up and walk back to the forest. Focus on your bare feet on the forest floor, feel the cool bed of leaves touching your toes and your heels. (pause 3 sec) Now slowly bring your awareness to this room. Feel your feet on the ground. Feel your roots deep in the ground. As you keep focus on your feet, bring your awareness to this room now fully. Become aware of the chair under your body. Listen for the sounds around you. Bring your mind back to your feet. Where are they? Can you feel them? Gently wiggle your toes. Feel the full sensation of the floor beneath your feet. Slightly press them on the floor. Wiggle your fingers and rub your palms. Move your shoulders. Take a deep breath. When you are ready slowly open your eyes, first looking down then up and up until you are looking straight ahead. Do this in your own time. When your eyes are open give yourself a good stretch if at all possible in silence to give others space to do the same in their own time.