Practice selfcompassion and kindness from "summary" of Dare by Barry McDonagh
When anxiety strikes, our first instinct is often to berate ourselves for feeling this way. We tell ourselves that we should be stronger, that we shouldn't be feeling anxious, that we are weak for succumbing to these feelings. But what if we approached ourselves with compassion instead? What if we treated ourselves with the kindness and understanding that we would offer to a friend in need?Self-compassion is the practice of being kind to ourselves, especially in times of struggle or suffering. It is about recognizing that we are human, that we are fallible, and that it is okay to feel anxious from time to time. Self-compassion means treating ourselves with the same empathy and care that we would offer to someone we love. It means acknowledging our feelings without judgment and offering ourselves words of comfort and reassurance. Kindness towards ourselves is also crucial when facing anxiety. Instead of engaging in...
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