Radio Headspace How Self-Compassion Can Calm Anxiety & Reduce Stress
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Apr 4, 2025 The discussion highlights how we can often be our own harshest critics, especially in stressful situations. Discover the transformative power of self-compassion and loving-kindness in reshaping your internal dialogue. Learn effective techniques to manage anxiety and reduce stress, including a unique loving-kindness meditation. By fostering a nurturing inner voice, listeners can navigate challenges with greater ease and cultivate a more supportive relationship with themselves.
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Eve's Anxiety Experience
- Eve experienced anxiety and initially judged herself harshly for it.
- Therapy helped her realize that her self-criticism worsened her anxiety.
Anxiety's Purpose
- Anxiety is a natural protective mechanism, not a weakness.
- Modern stressors trigger the same brain responses as physical threats.
Embrace Self-Compassion
- Respond to anxiety with kindness and compassion, not criticism.
- Self-compassion eases anxiety management, creating space for feelings to lessen.