Be your own best friend

Give yourself the kindness you give other people.

When you make a mistake or say something wrong it’s easy to be hard on yourself. With self-compassion you can be a friend to yourself instead. What is self-compassion? Compassion is when you see someone suffering and want to help. Self-compassion is giving yourself that care and kindness. There are times when being kind to yourself can help – when you mess up or when you’re struggling to do something new. Dr Kristin Neff, author of several books on the subject, outlines three elements to self-compassion: being kind to yourself, understanding that everyone struggles sometimes and noticing your feelings. Why self-compassion is important Self-compassion can reduce stress, build resilience and ease pain. When you’re kind to yourself, you relax, you’re able to think more clearly and see a way forward.…

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