Self-Compassion: Definition, Examples, and Exercises
What Is Self-Compassion?
The Elements of Self-Compassion
1.
Mindful Awareness
2.
Self-Acceptance
3.
Living Your Values
4.
Loving-Kindness
How Self-Compassionate Are You?
Let Go of Negative Thoughts
2.
Confront Your Inner Critic
Video: Self-Compassion Exercises to Beat the Self-Critic
3.
Write a Self-Compassion Letter
4.
Use Positive Affirmations
5.
Eliminate the Word Should From Your Vocabulary
6.
Practice Loving-Kindness for Yourself
Video: Self-Compassion Meditation
7.
Change Your Attribution Style
8.
Take a Self-Compassion Break
Video: Self-Compassion Break
9.
Give Yourself Permission to Feel
10.
Forgive Yourself