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How to practice self-compassion

By Preeti RazdanPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Introduction

Taking care of yourself is an important part of mental health and wellness. Showing yourself compassion can be a powerful tool in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also help you feel more connected to others and build your self-esteem.

Here are 10 ways to show yourself some much-needed kindness and compassion.

1. Acknowledge Your Feelings: Take time to pause and recognize the feelings that come up in any given moment. This can help you better understand why you're feeling the way you do, which can be an important step in showing yourself compassion.

2. Practice Self-Care: Find activities that make you feel good, such as a warm bath or reading a book before bedtime. Taking time for self-care is an important way to show yourself love and kindness.

3. Get Moving: Exercise is one of the best ways of managing stress levels and releasing endorphins—the “feel good” hormones that boost your mood and energy levels! Taking a walk or a dance class can be a great way to express your emotions in a positive way while also getting some physical activity into your day.

4. Talk Positively To Yourself: Instead of focusing on negative thoughts, try replacing them with positive ones instead! Remind yourself of all the things you have achieved in life, no matter how small they may seem!

5. Take Time For You: Make sure to set aside time each day just for you—whether it's making time for yoga or having lunch alone—and actually practice it! This will allow you to take moments of respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so that you can recharge your batteries and focus on taking care of yourself first!

6. Make Sleep A Priority: Getting enough restful sleep is essential for managing stress levels and keeping our moods balanced throughout the day! Try setting a regular bedtime routine that works for you, such as turning off all screens two hours before bedtime or indulging in aromatherapy before going to sleep!

7. Stay Connected With Others: It's important not to isolate ourselves when we're feeling down—connecting with friends or family members who understand us can be incredibly helpful during these times! Whether it's meeting up for coffee or talking over Skype, having someone we trust listening helps us feel loved and supported during difficult moments in life!

8 Treat Yourself To Something Special Every Now And Then: Sometimes we all need something special in our lives - whether it's something as simple as buying ourselves flowers once a month or splurging on dinner out with friends - treating ourselves every now and then helps us remember that we are worth it!

9 Ask For Help When You Need It: If things get too overwhelming, don't hesitate to ask for help from those around you - this could involve speaking with a therapist about any issues we may be facing or simply talking about what's going on with friends who are willing listeners! Asking for help does not make us weak - it takes courage and strength to acknowledge our needs when faced with difficulty!

10 Set Boundaries And Respect Them Too!: Setting boundaries doesn't always come naturally but learning how to say "no" when necessary is key to showing ourselves compassion - after all, if we don't respect our own limits then who else will? Once we learn how to prioritize our needs over others', self-compassion will come more naturally every day!.

Conclusion

Showing ourselves respect by practicing self-compassion is an essential part of emotional wellbeing—it helps us cope better with difficult situations while also boosting our self-esteem & confidence levels overall. While these tips may seem like small steps at first glance, they have the potential for tremendous results when practiced regularly—so why not give them a try today? Who knows? Practicing these 10 ways might become second nature before long…after all, loving oneself truly is the greatest love of all!

Read my blog on self-love and its magical and transformative effects.

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About the Creator

Preeti Razdan

My name is Preeti. I am the creator of YogChakra.com and Yapree.com. YogChakra is a wellness directory that helps people find wellness services. Yapree is a gratitude blog where I share my journey towards living a more mindful life.

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