No. 32 Self compassion will change your life
In this episode, I’m mounting the case for self-compassion as the ultimate game-changer in your life. I’ll break down what self-compassion really is, dispel common myths, share its incredible benefits, and, most importantly, teach you how to start practicing it today.
I’ll share a personal anecdote about the biggest transformation I experienced in 2024, revealing how self-compassion played a pivotal role—and don’t miss the end where I share my updated self-compassion scores!
We’ll explore insights from the queen of self-compassion herself, Dr. Kristen Neff (fun fact: I once took a college course with her!). From her research, we’ll dive into the three pillars of self-compassion:
Mindfulness vs. Over-Identification: Recognizing moments of suffering without getting lost in them.
Self-Kindness vs. Self-Judgment: Treating yourself like you’d treat a good friend, activating the nervous system’s calming powers.
Common Humanity vs. Isolation: Understanding that suffering is a shared human experience, not something uniquely happening to “me.”
You’ll also learn how resistance to reality amplifies pain and discover practical techniques to reframe self-criticism, soothe yourself physically and emotionally, and even use meditation to anchor your practice.
We’ll bust myths like “self-compassion is selfish” or “it kills motivation,” showing how it actually builds resilience, reduces fear of failure, and helps us show up better for others.
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Your prescription for living well, dose for this week: At any point you are at, you can always bring in this practice — it’s never too late. You have never missed the boat on being compassionate with yourself in any given moment. Some ways to practice self-compassion: challenge your negative self-talk, journal (write out statements you are saying to yourself + then ways to reframe them), physical comfort/soothing - hand on heart, give yourself a hug, pat/rub your legs, rub hands together - help your body get into it’s parasympathetic state, speaking outloud to yourself + meditation. Memorize or put this Kristen Neff statement on a sticky note: This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is a part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need. 🌷
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