Treat yourself with the same care and kindness you offer others from "summary" of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion by Christopher K. Germer
Imagine a close friend comes to you upset, seeking comfort and support. You listen attentively, offer words of encouragement, and express empathy for their pain. You might even give them a hug or make them a cup of tea, showing them kindness and compassion in their time of need. You do all this without judgment, without criticism, simply with a desire to help them feel better. Now, imagine you are the one feeling upset, seeking comfort and support. Do you treat yourself with the same care and kindness you offered your friend? Or do you find yourself being self-critical, judgmental, and harsh? Many of us tend to be much harder on ourselves than we would ever be on a friend. We hold ourselves to impossibly high standards, expecting perfection and berating ourselves when we fall short. But what if we were to treat ourselves with the same care and kindness we offer others? What if we were to extend the same compassion and empathy to ourselves that we readily give to friends and loved ones? This concept lies at the heart of self-compassion - the practice of treating ourselves with the same kindness, care, and understanding that we would offer to a good friend. Self-compassion involves becoming...
Similar Posts
Embrace uncertainty
Uncertainty is a fundamental aspect of life. It is the unknown, the unpredictable, the uncontrollable. It is the feeling of not...
Achieve emotional freedom through cognitive restructuring
Emotional freedom can be attained through a process known as cognitive restructuring. This involves identifying and challenging...
Trust your intuition
Trusting your intuition means trusting yourself. It means believing in the knowledge that lies within you, even when the world ...
Practice selfvalidation
Self-validation means acknowledging and accepting your own feelings, thoughts, and experiences as valid and important. It invol...
Create a compelling vision for your life
To truly master your emotions and motivation, it is essential to have a clear and compelling vision for your life. This vision ...
Selfdoubt and insecurities
Self-doubt and insecurities are the insidious enemies of success. They lurk in the shadows of our minds, whispering cruel nothi...
Prioritize your mental and emotional wellbeing
Taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing should be at the top of your priority list. It is crucial to recognize that ...
Small victories can create positive feedback loops in the brain
When you achieve a small victory, your brain releases dopamine, the chemical responsible for making you feel good. Dopamine is ...
Set boundaries that honor your values
Setting boundaries that honor your values is essential for maintaining your well-being and protecting your sense of self. When ...
Create a clear trigger for your new habit
To create a new habit, you must have a clear trigger in place. The trigger is what prompts you to perform the behavior you want...