Self-compassion

🧠 Self-compassion is the ability to treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially when you are facing difficulties or challenges. Self-criticism, on the other hand, is the tendency to judge yourself harshly and negatively, often leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and inadequacy. 

🧠 While some people may think that self-criticism is a way to motivate themselves to improve or achieve their goals, research has shown that it can have detrimental effects on mental and physical health, such as lower self-esteem, higher stress levels, and increased risk of depression and anxiety. Self-compassion, in contrast, can foster a more positive and resilient mindset, as well as a greater sense of well-being and happiness.

🧠 Therefore, it is important to choose self-compassion over self-criticism whenever you encounter a setback, make a mistake, or face a personal flaw. Instead of berating yourself for what you did wrong or what you lack, try to acknowledge your feelings with empathy and acceptance, and remind yourself that you are not alone in your struggles. Rather than focusing on your shortcomings or failures, try to appreciate your strengths and achievements, and recognize that you are a valuable and worthy person. And instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, try to be present and mindful of the current moment, and take care of your needs and emotions.

🧠 By choosing self-compassion over self-criticism, you can cultivate a more healthy and balanced relationship with yourself, and enhance your personal growth and happiness.

Lars Andersson

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