How to Practice Self-Compassion
The most powerful relationship you will ever have, is the relationship with yourself
This voiceover is an audio version of my Slow Sunday Letter below. It is unedited, so may have some stutters, imperfections, and background noise. (Book Lovers Chat is not included in this audio). I hope you enjoy listening to it anyway!
Welcome to Generosity of Spirit, a space to share my slow and gentle living philosophy. Please do subscribe to join me on this gentle journey of discovery and receive my Slow Sunday Letter straight into your inbox.
Hello and welcome back! I hope you have had a slow and gentle week. In this week’s Slow Sunday Letter I want to talk about self-compassion, and provide a gentle reminder to replenish your reserves, and give yourself some love. So, grab a cuppa, get cosy and let’s take the next few minutes just for you…
‘When we give ourselves compassion, we are opening our hearts in a way that can transform our lives’ Dr Kristin Neff
Take a moment to think about how you treat yourself when you make a mistake or fail to reach a goal. If you are lacking in love and understanding, you may need to practice more self-compassion.
According to Dr Kristin Neff in her book ‘Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself’ there are three pillars of self-compassion. These should help you develop a healthier, more loving and supportive relationship with yourself.