It should surprise us that when we spend our lives taking care of others, we don't take very good care of ourselves. But it doesn't. We tend to put everyone else first, never quite managing to do all the things we "should" do for ourselves because someone else's demand always awaits our attention. So let's take a half hour now (less if you increase me to 1.25 speed) to focus on our self-compassion "muscle" and learn how to exercise it. Feel free to listen while you're exercising or taking a walk or even while eating your lunch at work. All I ask is that you practice self-compassion and be gentle with yourself.
Podcasts 🎧
· The Clearer Thinking Podcast: Why is self-compassion so hard? (with Dr. Kristin Neff).
· The Ten Percent Happier Podcast: Kryptonite for the Inner Critic (with Dr. Kristin Neff).
· Tips for practicing self-compassion from Dr. Kristin Neff.
· "Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, and Well-Being" by Dr. Kristin Neff.
· Self-Compassion Guided Practices and Exercises by Dr. Kristin Neff.
· The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion also has many additional courses.
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