Following are five ways to begin practicing self-compassion and stop being so hard on yourself:
- Treat yourself as you would a small child. ...
- Practice mindfulness. ...
- Remember that you're not alone. ...
- Give yourself permission to be imperfect. ...
- Work with a supportive therapist or coach.
What does it mean to practice self compassion?
Kristin Neff, one of the world's leading experts on self compassion, offers this definition: “Self compassion is the ability to notice our own suffering and to be moved by it, making us want to actively do something to alleviate our own suffering.”
How can I practice compassion to myself?
Here are four ways to give your self-compassion skills a quick boost:
- Comfort your body. Eat something healthy. ...
- Write a letter to yourself. Think of a situation that caused you to feel pain (a breakup with a lover, a job loss, a poorly received presentation). ...
- Give yourself encouragement. ...
- Practice mindfulness.
