Be Kind to Yourself by Shelly Coen “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” This is true, and it should also be extended to how you treat yourself. Is your internal voice kind and encouraging, or is it harsh, finding every flaw? Most of us would never speak to or about a close friend the way we speak to ourselves, yet we accept this harshness without question. This talk will address how we treat ourselves, the signs and symptoms of burnout, and how to be kind to yourself when that feels like the hardest thing to do.