Practice selfcompassion as a form of self-care from "summary" of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher K. Germer
Self-compassion is a powerful form of self-care that can help us navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience. When we practice self-compassion, we treat ourselves with the same kindness, care, and understanding that we would offer to a good friend in times of need. This means being gentle with ourselves when we make mistakes, acknowledging our own suffering, and offering ourselves words of comfort and reassurance. Self-compassion involves three core components: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. Self-kindness means being understanding and supportive toward ourselves, rather than harshly self-critical. It involves treating ourselves with the same warmth and compassion that we would extend to a loved one. Common humanity reminds us that suffering is a...
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