If your monitor has a scratch, you may be able to get it replaced. Check the warranty that came with your monitor to find out what your options are. Once you start trying to repair the scratch yourself, further damage may no longer be covered by your warranty. Computer stores and computer sections of department stores sell scratch repair kits for LCD monitors. Check online reviews to find out the best formulation for your particular scratch. Follow the instructions for applying the scratch solution to your screen. Use a cotton swab to apply a thin layer of jelly over the scratch. If the scratch is small, a bit of petroleum jelly is a safe option. It won't repair the scratch, but it will make it look more discreet. Make sure it is not the gel-type, as this will not work. Work the toothpaste over the scratch with a microfiber or other soft cloth. Let it dry, then wipe off with a clean, barely damp cloth. Rubbing compound can be found online or at auto supply stores. Be very careful when using this. Limit it to the damaged area only, and consider doing a spot test on the corner of your screen. Rub a very small amount on your screen with a q-tip, and work back and forth until the scratch is minimized. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe off carefully. Clean the screen very well afterwards with a clean cloth and screen cleaning fluid or dilute vinegar. Consider this option for very old monitors, or where the scratch might get bigger if not addressed. This will cause a bit of haziness on the screen where the lacquer was applied. Cut a hole in a piece of paper. The hole should be slightly larger than the scratch. Use this to mask off the screen. and make sure everything is covered (keyboard, buttons, etc.) except the scratch. Spray a thin coat of lacquer onto the paper, over the hole, to "stencil" the lacquer onto the scratch. Remove the paper carefully afterwards, to avoid smearing. Alternately, clear nail polish applied to the scratch may also prevent it from becoming larger. Use a small brush or toothpick to carefully apply the lacquer to the scratch. Clear lacquer may be found in craft stores and places where spray paint is sold. Make sure the lacquer is completely dry before you turn on your screen. Always use lacquer in a well-ventilated area. Make sure your screen is completely clean before applying lacquer. For glare-reducing screens, this can create a "shiny spot" on the screen. Consider the risk of these options as trade-offs, rather than having an annoying scratch. Remember to use your best judgement and apply these methods conservatively. It's a small price to pay for a scratch-free screen!

Summary: Check your warranty. Buy a scratch repair kit. Try petroleum jelly for a temporary fix. Use a bit of toothpaste to buff out the scratch. Try rubbing compound for severe scratches. Use clear lacquer. Know that these methods are to be used at your own risk, and may damage your screen. Consider investing in a screen protector to prevent future scratches.

It may seem odd or uncomfortable to say that you will create compassion for yourself because it may seem self-centered, but self-compassion is the bedrock of self-acceptance. This is because compassion is the "sympathetic consciousness of others' distress with a desire to alleviate it." You are deserving of this same understanding and kindness! The first step in self-compassion is validating your own self-worth. It is easy and quite common to allow others' thoughts, feelings, opinions, and beliefs to dictate our self-approval. Instead of allowing your approval to be the decision of others, make it your own. Learn to validate and approve of yourself without needing it from others. An affirmation is a positive statement meant to encourage and be uplifting. Using this method for yourself can be a powerful tool in helping to build self-compassion. Having compassion for yourself makes it easier to empathize and forgive your past self, which will help you overcome feelings of guilt and regret. Daily affirmations also help to slowly change your inner critic. Build compassion daily by telling, writing, or thinking affirmations. Some examples of affirmations include: I am able to get through tough times; I am stronger than I think. I am not perfect and make mistakes, and that is okay. I am a kind and thoughtful daughter. Take a compassion break. If you are having a tough day accepting a particular part of yourself, take a moment and be kind to build self-compassion. Acknowledge that your judgement of yourself causes pain and that self-judgment can be overly harsh. Remind yourself to be kind and practice self-affirmation. For example: If you think, "I am not the ideal body shape; I am fat," acknowledge that these thoughts are unkind to yourself: "These are unkind thoughts and I would not say them to a friend. They make me feel down and worthless." Say something kind: "My body may not be perfect, but it is mine and it is healthy and it allows me to do things I love like playing with my children." Practicing self-forgiveness can help reduce feelings of guilt from your past which may be preventing you from fully accepting your present. You may be judging your past based on unrealistic expectations. Forgiving yourself will lift your shame and will give you room to build a new, more compassionate and accepting view of your past. Sometimes our inner critic is reluctant to let us forgive ourselves for the past. Sometimes we are unkind to ourselves by carrying around guilt. Take special notice of the guilt you may have. Try to evaluate if there were external factors involved in the situation. Sometimes events are out of our control, yet we hold on to those feelings of guilt. Evaluate if the actions were truly out of your control and resolve to forgive in abundance. To help you practice self-forgiveness, the exercise of writing a letter can be a powerful emotional and cognitive tool to start the process. Write a letter addressed to your younger or past-self, and use a kind, loving tone. Remind your younger self (inner critic) that you may have made mistakes. But you know you are not perfect, and that is okay. Our mistakes often offer valuable learning opportunities. Remind yourself that how you acted or what you did may have been all you knew how to do in that moment. Remembering that you often learn from past mistakes can help you think about your past in a productive way. Practice being thankful for what you have learned and accept that making mistakes is a part of life. Then, your past guilt or shame will not keep you from accepting yourself in the present. Write down the guilt phrases/thoughts you have, and turn each into a gratitude statement. For example: Unkind thought/inner critic: I was horrible to my family when I was in my 20s. I am so ashamed I acted that way. Gratitude statement: I am grateful that I learned about behavior at that age, because it has been helpful in raising my own children. Unkind thought/inner critic: I tore apart my family because I could not stop drinking. Gratitude statement: I am grateful that I can mend relationships and try again in the future.
Summary: Learn that you are worthy of compassion. Practice daily affirmations. Practice forgiveness. Turn guilt thoughts into gratitude statements.