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We all go through difficult times, make mistakes, or say the wrong thing sometimes. In these situations, our inner critic often takes over, scolding us and leaving us feeling angry, upset, disappointed, embarrassed, or ashamed at ourselves.
But what if there was a way to navigate these difficulties with kindness and understanding instead? That’s where self-compassion comes in.
“Self-compassion involves learning how to be kind, gentle, and patient toward ourselves when things in our lives get tricky, challenging, messy, sad, awful, or unbearable. It’s learning how to become our own best friend,” says Stephanie Strauss, a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness expert.
In this article, we explore the benefits of being compassionate toward yourself as well as five self-compassion exercises to help you get started. By taking a few minutes each day to connect with yourself with kindness, you’ll be able to replace negative self-talk with self-compassion.
