Raising Good Humans S3 Ep 44: How To Teach (And Practice) Self-Compassion with Dr. Shauna Shapiro
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Nov 3, 2023 Renowned psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro discusses the power of self-compassion in parenting. She shares insights on building a compassionate mindset, dealing with a child being hard on themselves, and fostering emotional growth in parents and kids.
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Birth Of A Daily Self-Compassion Practice
- Shauna Shapiro began saying “Good morning, Shauna” during a divorce to replace morning shame with kindness.
- After months she spontaneously said “Good morning, I love you, Shauna” and felt a profound shift in self-compassion.
Self-Compassion Strengthens Healthy Habits
- Self-compassion increases motivation and healthy behaviors, contrary to myths it breeds laziness.
- Neuroplasticity means practicing kindness rewires the brain toward care rather than self-criticism.
Teach Kindness Early And Daily
- Teach self-compassion early because children's brains learn these skills faster than adults.
- Use simple daily practices so kindness becomes their default response to struggle.