Don’t Be Fooled. This is What Self-Compassion Actually Looks Like.
Avoid the self-criticism trap. If you really want to be happy, you need to be self-compassionate.
by: E.B. Johnson
There’s no end to the internet gurus out there who preach self-compassion. But hardly a single one gets the true art of self-compassion right. They see it only as an act of being slow and sweet with yourself. Genuine compassion is bigger than that, though. It’s uncomfortable and raw. It requires that you put yourself in places that may be uncomfortable. That’s because self-compassion is an act of protecting your peace and your wellbeing. And it asks that you dig into the deepest parts of yourself and look with understanding at the things you try to hide.
What real self-compassion looks like.
Don’t be fooled. Real self-compassion is not a game of being sweet and talking sweet to yourself. Sure, kindness is a part of it. But that’s not the end-all and be-all. Self-compassion also involves caring for your mind and body, and setting boundaries to protect yourself and your overall wellbeing. To be self-compassionate is to say “no” as much as it is to be self-kind.
