Radio Headspace Talk to Yourself with Kindness and Care
Jan 3, 2025
Discover the transformative power of self-compassion as you learn to speak to yourself with the same kindness you offer to others. Explore practical techniques to nurture a gentler inner dialogue, enhancing self-awareness and emotional acknowledgment. Delve into the importance of recognizing your own feelings while fostering connections with those around you. This insightful conversation emphasizes how self-kindness can provide the support you need in challenging moments.
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Self-Compassionate Talk
- Speak to yourself with the same kindness and compassion you offer loved ones.
- Acknowledge your emotions with reassuring self-talk, accepting them as they are.
Big Self, Little Self
- Try the "big self, little self" dialogue exercise from The Journey from Abandonment to Healing.
- This exercise allows you to nurture self-compassion and gain insight.
Compassion for Others
- Building a compassionate inner dialogue improves how we relate to others.
- We learn to acknowledge others' distress without immediately trying to fix it.
