Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is not just avoiding being self-critical or treating yourself with kindness and understanding like you would a friend. People who practice self-compassion are less overwhelmed by negative emotions when faced with adverse events. They develop more positive reflex responses. This mindset in turn links to an ability to maintain a balanced perspective, not lose their cool, and more easily troubleshoot problems. Positive self-talk habits are patterns of reacting to what we see and hear around us. Self-compassion will be a new skill if you frequently do not currently engage in positive self-talk. To begin with don’t berate yourself when mistakes happen and try speaking kindly to yourself. When you acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes and realize daily life frustrations are inevitable, you will understand better to be compassionate with yourself as you would a friend.

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8/22/2024