Did you know that you are innately more likely to be critical of yourself than you are to be compassionate? Yep, it’s wired in that beautiful brain of yours to give yourself a hard time. Whether it’s not acknowledging your achievements, or taking yourself down for things you wish you did better, this is having an effect on your wellness. The good news is, you can change it!!! Yes, you got that right, it is also in your capacity to re-wire your mental processes to honor your successes, drive towards optimism and create a new perspective. In this article, we learn how to treat ourselves like we would a friend we admire and be the boosting energy we need for ourselves. It starts with Self Compassion. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone in this one. Take a moment to read how to get started, share it with someone who needs it, and know you are pretty extraordinary already.
Too hard on yourself? Why a little self-compassion can take you a long way
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