Offer yourself words of encouragement and support from "summary" of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher K. Germer
When we find ourselves struggling or feeling overwhelmed, it can be easy to fall into a pattern of self-criticism. This negative self-talk only serves to deepen our suffering and make us feel even worse about ourselves. Instead of succumbing to this harmful habit, we can choose to offer ourselves words of encouragement and support. This practice of self-compassion is a powerful tool for cultivating a sense of kindness and understanding towards ourselves. By offering ourselves words of encouragement and support, we are essentially acting as our own best friend. We are providing ourselves with the love and care that we so often seek from others. This practice involves speaking to ourselves in a gentle and compassionate manner, much like how we would speak to a friend who is going through a difficult time. By doing so, we are fostering a sense ...
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