Cultivate selfcompassion in moments of anxiety from "summary" of The Mindful Way through Anxiety by Susan M. Orsillo,Lizabeth Roemer
When anxiety strikes, it can feel like we are under attack. Our minds race with worries and fears, our bodies tense up, and we may even start to panic. In these moments, it is easy to fall into a pattern of self-criticism and self-blame. We may berate ourselves for feeling anxious, telling ourselves that we should be stronger or more capable.
However, this kind of self-criticism only serves to make our anxiety worse. It adds an additional layer of stress and negativity to an already difficult situation. In order to break free from this cycle, we need to cultivate self-compassion in moments of anxiety.
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, just as we would treat a close friend or loved one. It means acknowledging that it is okay to feel anxious, that it is a natural human response to stress and uncertainty. Instead of beating ourselves up for our anxiety, we can offer ourselves words of comfort and reassurance.
When we practice self-compassion, we create a safe space within ourselves where we can expe...
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