How do you teach yourself compassion therapy?

Self-compassion can be practiced by nourishing your own happiness, allowing yourself to experiment as a therapist (rather than having all the answers), taking good care of your physical and emotional health, and setting aside some time each day to send yourself love and compassion—even if it's just a few words.

Above all, keep in mind that you are worth loving and caring for, just like everyone else. As therapist Kelly McGonigal says, "If you treat yourself with kindness and understanding, it will spread to others."

Start by looking within. Meditate on or think about what you appreciate about yourself, such as your courage or creativity, and let those positive feelings help guide you in treating yourself with kindness and understanding.

Next, make sure your physical needs are being met. Do you have enough food to eat? A safe place to sleep? If not, work toward fixing these issues by seeking out help when you need it. And finally, take time every day to love yourself just as you are. Whether you choose to write down things you appreciate about yourself or not, simply taking a few minutes every day to look in the mirror or say something kind to yourself will help you feel better about yourself and give you something worthwhile to focus on.

What are three things that can help you achieve more self-compassion?

The five suggestions below will help you start practicing self-compassion and stop being so hard on yourself:

• Treat yourself as you would a small child.
• Practice mindfulness.
• Remember that you’re not alone.
• Give yourself permission to be imperfect.
• Work with a supportive therapist or coach.

How can I practice self-compassion?

Five Techniques for Self-Compassion

1. Practice Forgiveness. Stop punishing yourself for your mistakes.
2. Employ a Growth Mindset. At the heart of Carol Dweck’s research is the impact of our mindset on wellbeing.
3. Express Gratitude.
4. Find the Right Level of Generosity.
5. Be Mindful.

How do you give yourself compassion?

Four strategies for increasing self-compassion

1. Comfort your body. Eat something healthy.
2. Write a letter to yourself. Think of a situation that caused you to feel pain (a breakup with a lover, a job loss, a poorly received presentation).
3. Give yourself encouragement.
4. Practice mindfulness.

How do you gain compassion?

8 Simple Ways to Develop Compassion

1. Start by practicing self-compassion.
2. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes.
3. Move beyond your self-referencing.
4. Practice kindness, without people-pleasing.
5. Relax your judgments.
6. Listen generously.
7. Heal your own trauma.
8. Practice presence.

How to be more compassionate and mindful of others?

Self-compassion is dependent on being honest and direct with ourselves about our vulnerability. Compassion blossoms fully when we actively provide self-care. I frequently teach mindfulness and compassion through a meditation I call the RAIN of Self-Compassion to assist people deal with emotions of insecurity and unworthiness. During this meditation, you focus on your feelings and simply acknowledge them without engaging or reacting to them.

Here are some other ways to be more compassionate and mindful of others:

Show kindness to yourself by taking time out for yourself each day. Spend some time doing something that makes you feel good about yourself - whether it's taking a walk, calling a friend, reading a book, or going to see a movie.

Look after others by giving them your attention and loving kindness. If someone is struggling with an issue that you can help them understand, don't keep your knowledge to yourself. Offer your support and understanding.

Learn from others by listening carefully and paying attention. When you listen carefully, you're able to pick up on what others are saying and how they're feeling. This allows you to respond appropriately and give comfort when needed.

Help others by doing things that you enjoy. Whether it's volunteering at a homeless shelter or spending time with friends, finding ways to give back and make others feel appreciated is highly rewarding.

About Article Author

Victor Phelps

Victor Phelps is a lifestyle writer who loves to talk about food, fashion, and travel. He's always trying to learn more about the world around him so he can share that knowledge with others. Victor spends his free time reading books on psychology, which helps him understand people's motives and how they think.

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