Self Compassion is …

Self compassion is showing up for oneself even when one feels like curling into a ball and hiding under a couch

Self compassion is taking actions when actions are necessary

Self compassion is listening to one’s heart

Self compassion is caring for self as if one is caring for their best friend

Self compassion is being okay to let oneself rest

Self compassion is being okay to let one’s emotions show

Self compassion is acknowledging the hurts one has

Self compassion is acknowledging the hurts we all have and we are not alone in this world

Self compassion is being present

Self compassion is soothing our inner child from distress

Self compassion is loving oneself unconditionally

Self compassion is being with ones’s emotions

Self compassion is taking a break

Self compassion is saying yes to self

Self compassion is saying no and setting up boundaries against unhelpful thoughts/feelings/people/situations

Self compassion is letting the tears fall

Self compassion is being okay with making mistakes

Self compassion is being okay with one’s weight and body size

Self compassion is allowing for alone time

Self compassion is accepting one is not and can never be perfect

Self compassion is kindness and understanding. It is mindfulness and perspective. It is your loving and powerful friend.

Are you giving yourself some self-compassion today?