You spend more time with yourself than anyone else.

So what kind of relationship do you have with the person you see in the mirror?

Become Your Own Friend explores what it means to develop a healthier relationship with yourself.

We often talk to ourselves in ways we would never speak to someone we care about.

We criticize every mistake.

Replay embarrassing moments.

Compare ourselves to people we barely know.

And expect ourselves to somehow become better through constant self-judgment.

But friendship requires something different.

Patience.

Honesty.

Encouragement.

Accountability.

And the ability to stay present when things aren't going well.

Becoming your own friend doesn't mean letting yourself off the hook.

A good friend can tell you when yo ...