Great read on increasing self-compassion

In today’s demanding culture, self-compassion is a vital and too often ignored skill. Read about some ways of increasing self-compassion in a recent article from Psychology Today:

1. Treat yourself as a small child would: “Much progress can be made by giving the self the very compassion that one might give to a child.”

2. Practice mindfulness: “Psychotherapist and wellness coach Megan Bruneau suggests practicing simple awareness of thoughts and feelings, particularly the ‘critical inner voice’ — without trying to change anything.”

3. Remember that you’re not alone: “If we can recognize our shared humanity — that not one of us is perfect — we can begin to feel more connected to others, with a sense that we’re all in this together.”

4. Give yourself permission to be imperfect: “self-compassion is about giving ourselves room to be human, to be flawed.”

5. Work with a supportive therapist or coach: “Your therapist should help you see through the smoke and mirrors of negative beliefs to find your way back to the amazing person you’ve always been.”