Self compassion

To quiet your inner critic and stop negative self-talk, these self compassion affirmations are your best friend!

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Self-compassion is the foundation for emotional well-being and resilience, yet many people struggle with it without realizing. We’re often so busy being kind to others that we forget to show ourselves the same care and consideration. If you find yourself being overly critical or harsh with yourself, it may be a sign that self-compassion is…

The process of sitting still and being with our emotions can be extremely uncomfortable. Many of us choose to either avoid our feelings or instantly react to them without thinking, so it can be quite overwhelming in our meditation practice when we’re put in a position to just observe them as they are.

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Next time you're dealing with something difficult and experiencing stress, try the following self-compassion exercise adapted from the work of Dr. Kristin Neff. You can check out more of Dr. Neff's work at www.self-compassion.org

Here's what self-compassion really means and why it's important. Plus, learn how to practice self-compassion and self-kindness with these 5 exercises.