How to Show Yourself Compassion (Even When You Want to Cry)
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Loading... - Debora Costa
- 04 May 2023
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It’s so easy to overload yourself.
When was the last time you told yourself, “I love you”? So often, you slip into self-loathing. The words “I love myself” are like a foreign concept. Way more often, you delve into the “I hate myself” category.
You’ll make internal notes about everything you hate about yourself. But what if it were the opposite? Imagine having a list full of all the things you love about yourself.
Imagine what it would feel like to love and have compassion for yourself. Whenever you’re feeling down or need a pick me up, here are some things you can do.
Repeat Stuff
Listen to how you’re talking to yourself for a minute. Would you say those things to your best friend? Even better, would you say that to your 7-year-old self?
Your 7-year-old self would hate being treated that way. She would hate you for treating her badly. You would make yourself cry.
Treating yourself as your best friend takes time.
Start by keeping small promises to yourself. It doesn’t matter what the promise is, but it shouldn’t take more than five minutes.
You may choose to
- Read a page out of a book
- Walk around the block
- Eat some fruit or veggies
- Drink a glass of water
- Take deep breaths
- Doodle
Repeat your promise to yourself daily. It matters that you show up for yourself, even in the smallest ways.
Repetition is key. The more you do something, the more you’ll grow to love and trust yourself. Read More…
