Quick Self Compassion Exercise

Self compassion exercise for when the ɪɴɴᴇʀ ᴄʀɪᴛɪᴄ starts to speak.

First focus on those harsh or self-critical words that you are telling yourself right now. Imagine those thoughts and words out in front of you. With every breathe, notice the space between. Now bring to mind a close friend or a loved child. Imagine that person and bring the fully into your mind and heart. Notice the warm feelings that arise. Now imagine them going through a similar experience to yourself and see what words you would want to say to them. Stay with those gentler words and feelings of kindness it brings. Linger in them, and take them with you into your day.

This is a practice. Go slow. Take your time. Patience and compassion go hand in hand.