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It’s a really hard time for all of us. We can always choose to be kind. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDFrPoDLfC/?igshid=9mld0o8tt8j1

If a friend is struggling what words would you say to comfort them? Would you criticize or be judgmental? I am willing to bet the answer is no.⁠ -⁠ You would comfort and support your friend with loving and compassionate words.⁠ -⁠ We need to treat ourselves with that same kindness. You deserve the same compassion that you give to those you love.⁠ -⁠ Tell me, is this hard for you?⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ #mindfulselfcompassion #selfcompassion #selflove #commonhumanity #selfkindness #compassionforall #loveyourself #ocdrecovery #mindfulness #anxietyrecovery #ocdawareness #compassionmeditation #depressionawareness #healingthruselfcompassion #selfcompassionrules #selfcare #selfcompassionforanxiety #compassion #itsabeautifuldaytodohardthings #wecandohardthings compassionfocusedtherapy #compassionforall #thisisnottherapy

Start where you are.

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Make things easier and more manageable. When we are rigid and hard on ourselves, we only make things more challenging.

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When we affirm ourselves, we are reminding ourselves that we are deserving of love. 💕💕💕⠀ Reposting @soulcompassionwellness: ⠀ ...⠀ "Happy Monday, beautiful souls! ⠀ ⠀ 》Starting the week off with some positive intentions and affirmations can help your mindset to one of growth and compassion. ⠀ �》In addition to setting good intentions for yourself, think about how you can set the intention to help others this week. ⠀ ⠀ 》We are still in a time of great uncertainty, and stress is impacting many of us (and disproportionately BIPOC). ⠀ ⠀ 》As a part of your intentional week, set some solid steps toward social justice action. ⠀ ⠀ 》Mine are: sign at least 1 petition, write to at least 1 congress member, and donate to 1 BIPOC LGBTQ+ organization or person in need. ⠀ ⠀ Tell me one thing that you will do to help others below! ↡ ⠀ ⠀ ♡ Alexa ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ #soulcompassion #affirmations #mondayaffirmations #selfcompassion #mindfulselfcompassion #mindfulselfcare #personalgrowthanddevelopment #selfreflect #positiveselftalk #selfkindness #selflovematters #worthyoflove #mindfulmoments #mindfulpractice #selflovetips #selfcareeveryday #selftalkmatters #radicalacceptance #radicalcompassion

We are all doing our best in a really hard time. Be kind to yourself.

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@journey_to_wellness_ speaks to a DBT assumption we choose to believe about ourselves and others: everyone is doing the best they can in any given moment. When we choose to believe this thought, we can ease unpleasant emotional experiencing and take control of our mind (plus help regulate our sweet nervous systems). May you have compassion for yourself and for others today. . . . . . . . . . . . #selfcompassion #if #you #find #yourself #assuming #or #storytelling #do #a #kindness #by #making #it #benign #dbt #dbtskills

Be kind to yourselves ❤️

I believe all of these things are true. I believe grace and rest are key. Feeling and owning our own s**t instead of working it out on others is key. When we slip up, apologizing to the people we offload on is key.

And, when we hit that wall, sometimes courage looks like scaling it or breaking through it. AND, sometimes courage is building a fort against the wall and taking a nap.

For those of us with kids, I don't think we pretend that the wall doesn't exist.

Rather than sucking it up and pushing through, we name it. We help them understand that invisible wall that they will run into hundreds and hundreds of times in their lives. We model what it takes to recognize it and how tough it can be to choose the right strategy: scaling, reaching out for a lift, and/or resting. Naming, modeling, and not having answers is how we help them feel less alone or scared when they face their own wall.

Hard days are real because this is hard.

Stay awkward, kind and brave enough to rest and feel,
BB