Practice selfcompassion and self-love in your daily life from "summary" of Running on Empty by Jonice Webb,Christine Musello
In order to heal from the effects of childhood emotional neglect, it is essential to incorporate self-compassion and self-love into your daily life. This means treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a close friend in need. By practicing self-compassion, you are acknowledging your own worth and validating your emotions and experiences. Self-compassion involves being gentle with yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed or suffering, rather than harshly criticizing or judging yourself. It means recognizing that you are human and deserving of care and compassion, just like everyone else. By cultivating self-compassion, you can learn to be more understanding and forgiving of your own mistakes and shortcomings. Self-love goes hand in hand with self-compassion, as it involves developing a deep sense of acceptance and appreciation for who you are as a person. It means recognizing your own value and treating yourself with the same level of care and respect that you would give to someone you love. By practicing self-love, you can foster a positive relationship with yourself and build a foundation of self-esteem and self-worth.- You can heal from the wounds of childhood emotional neglect and cultivate a sense of inner peace and security. Remember that you deserve love, care, and compassion – from yourself, as well as from others. By prioritizing your own needs and treating yourself with the same level of kindness that you would offer to a loved one, you can begin to heal the emotional wounds of your past and build a foundation of self-compassion and self-love that will support you throughout your life.
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