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    The 3-Step Path to Self-Compassion

    August 4, 2018

    It’s usually pretty easy to feel good about ourselves when things are going our way, when we’ve been making significant progress on our personal and professional intentions, and when we’re in harmony with the important people in our lives. However, when we fall short of our own expectations, disappoint others, or fail to achieve a […]

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    The 3-Step Path to Self-Compassion

    August 4, 2018

    It’s usually pretty easy to feel good about ourselves when things are going our way, when we’ve been making significant progress on our personal and professional intentions, and when we’re in harmony with the important people in our lives. However, when we fall short of our own expectations, disappoint others, or fail to achieve a […]

    Filed Under: Emotion Regulation, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion Tagged With: kindness, mindfulness, self-compassion

    4 Reasons to Practice Self-Compassion

    August 26, 2016

    “I’m too old not to be on my own side.”  Maya Angelou Nor are you ever too young to be on your own side. Developing self-compassion offers far-reaching benefits. 1) For instance, you might think that taking a stern approach with yourself about your smoking habit would help to achieve your aim. However, a recent study revealed […]

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    4 Reasons to Practice Self-Compassion

    August 26, 2016

    “I’m too old not to be on my own side.”  Maya Angelou Nor are you ever too young to be on your own side. Developing self-compassion offers far-reaching benefits. 1) For instance, you might think that taking a stern approach with yourself about your smoking habit would help to achieve your aim. However, a recent study revealed […]

    Filed Under: General, Self-Compassion Tagged With: self-compassion

    Gifts of Self Compassion

    December 12, 2011

    “I’m too old not to be on my own side.” (Maya Angelou) Actually, you’re never too young to be on your own side. Developing self-compassion offers a multitude of benefits, some which may seem counterintuitive. For instance, you might think that taking the drill sergeant approach with yourself about reducing your chocolate or smoking habit […]

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    Gifts of Self Compassion

    December 12, 2011

    “I’m too old not to be on my own side.” (Maya Angelou) Actually, you’re never too young to be on your own side. Developing self-compassion offers a multitude of benefits, some which may seem counterintuitive. For instance, you might think that taking the drill sergeant approach with yourself about reducing your chocolate or smoking habit […]

    Filed Under: General, Self-Compassion Tagged With: self-compassion

    Accepting Vs. Condoning

    October 24, 2011

    Often when the idea of self-compassion is introduced to people, they become uncomfortable. When questioned, they express concern that if they offer themselves self-compassion, they’ll give themselves permission to continue with the same behaviors and attitudes. This misconception needs to be dispelled. Self-compassion does not mean condoning. In fact, self-compassion entails accepting responsibility for our […]

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    Accepting Vs. Condoning

    October 24, 2011

    Often when the idea of self-compassion is introduced to people, they become uncomfortable. When questioned, they express concern that if they offer themselves self-compassion, they’ll give themselves permission to continue with the same behaviors and attitudes. This misconception needs to be dispelled. Self-compassion does not mean condoning. In fact, self-compassion entails accepting responsibility for our […]

    Filed Under: Acceptance, General, Self-Compassion Tagged With: acceptance, self-compassion

    Taking Self-Compassion Along for the Ride

    August 11, 2011

    I mentioned recently how helpful self-compassion can be when we experience uncomfortable feelings. It occurred to me that this is somewhat akin to having a tired, cranky child in the back seat when we’re taking a long road trip. Let’s say that you’re feeling fearful about an important project at work. You find yourself mulling […]

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    Taking Self-Compassion Along for the Ride

    August 11, 2011

    I mentioned recently how helpful self-compassion can be when we experience uncomfortable feelings. It occurred to me that this is somewhat akin to having a tired, cranky child in the back seat when we’re taking a long road trip. Let’s say that you’re feeling fearful about an important project at work. You find yourself mulling […]

    Filed Under: Anxiety, Self-Compassion Tagged With: fear, self-compassion

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