Ways To Have More Self Compassion
How essential would your relationship with someone be if you were to embark on a trip with them for decades? Wouldn’t you go out of your way to make sure you get along? Wouldn’t you want to make sure your relationship with them is healthy and supportive?
Life’s adventure, which we’re all on right now, isn’t all that different from that hypothetical trip. Instead of spending time with another person, the voice within is our continual companion. However, for many of us, our relationship with that voice isn’t so favorable.
Rather than attempting to modify our deeply ingrained values, which is a difficult task, we can begin by reducing the impact they have on us by altering our perceptions of ourselves. Self-compassion is a great place to start. Self-compassion entails being kind, and understanding with yourself; acknowledging that you are not perfect, and realizing that every mistake you make holds the possibility for growth and development.
In today’s article, I’ll shed some light on the ways in which you can have more self-compassion.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes and is based on personal opinions. This article is not a substitute for professional advice, but general guidance. We advise you to always listen to your intuition and always do what is right for you.
1. Re-Evaluate Your Self-Talk.
We all engage in self-talk at some point during the day. However, the question is, do you applaud yourself or criticize yourself? Actively cultivating self-compassion is one of the most effective ways to stray away from negative self-talk.
Do you converse with yourself as if you were conversing with a close friend? If the answer is no, it’s time to change your negative self-talk to something more positive. Positive self-talk has been related to a variety of health advantages, including improved life satisfaction, better vitality, and reduced stress.
Make an effort to recognize when you’re engaging in negative self-talk and to adjust your internal dialogue. Rather than focusing on the negative, take a moment to appreciate yourself and how far you’ve gone.
2. Write a letter to yourself.
Do you find ways to communicate with your past or present self? Consider a situation in which you were in pain. Write yourself a letter in which you describe the situation without blaming anyone, including yourself. Use this activity as a way to help you in managing your emotions and practicing self-compassion.
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3. Embrace Failure.
Do you dwell on your mistakes rather than applauding your achievements? If that’s the case, you’re not alone. According to research, our intrinsic negative bias causes us to pay considerably more attention to our failures and dwell on our flaws.
We’ve all failed at something, and there’s a good possibility we’ll all fail many more times in our lifetimes. Some people, on the other hand, let their failures define them to the point that they get stuck in one location. Don’t let that person be you.
4. Create Two Self-Love Rituals.
It’s easy to underestimate how gratifying it may be to devote some time each day to self-care. Find a practice that helps you to connect with yourself on a deeper level, whether it’s meditating, having a long bath, going for a walk in the woods, or journaling.
You can’t expect to go out into the world and give to others if you don’t take the time to fill yourself up.
Make self-care a priority. You’ve earned it.
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5. Remember that you’re not alone.
Emotions are a part of being human, and whatever they’re going through is shared by millions of others. We can begin to feel more connected to others and have a sense that we’re all in this together if we can realize our shared humanity—that none of us are flawless. So many people think they’re “broken” or “messed up,” but we’re all stumbling our way through this script-less existence together.
Self-compassion entails treating oneself with kindness and understanding that the human situation is imperfect, and that our imperfections and setbacks should unite rather than divide us.
References;
Ashley Elizabeth (January 12, 2021).13 Simple Habits to Cultivate Self-Compassion. Retrieved August 6, 20121.
https://www.lifehack.org/839214/self-compassion
Harvard Health Publishing (February 12, 2021). 4 ways to boost your self-compassion. Retrieved August 6, 20121.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/4-ways-to-boost-your-self-compassion
Birgit Ohlin (March 10, 2021). 5 Steps to Develop Self-Compassion & Overcome Your Inner Critic. Retrieved August 6, 20121.
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