It's finally Spring! A beautiful but hectic time of year where we tend to say YES to everything because we've been cooped up too darned long.
As women, we tend to take it ALL on.... career, family, home, volunteer work, etc. And if you are like most women, you likely extend compassion, kindness and loving care to your family friends and colleagues on a regular basis no matter what time of year. It's no joke how far and continuously we extend our committed, caring selves to our obligations and loved ones.
But let me ask you this: When you experience feelings of insecurity, overwhelm or hurt, do you treat YOURSELF with the same loving care?
If you are like me or most women I know, the answer is no. But here is why we should: Research indicates that self-compassion reduces depression and anxiety by replacing self-judgment with self-acceptance. When we soothe and comfort ourselves in the midst difficult emotions and juggling too much, we no longer get lost in the rabbit hole of shame and inadequacy but take refuge in the safety of our own loving care. We become happier and more satisfied with our lives as a result.
Say what?
I'll say it again. We become happier and more satisfied with our lives as a result.
Self-compassion also empowers us to proactively cope with life's challenges. Whether we're talking career upsets, divorce, illness or parenting challenges, the big SC provides us with the resilience needed to stand loving and strong without getting overwhelmed. It motivates us to keep going even after major setbacks, building up grit and perseverance in the face of adversity.
It refuels our Soul Tank.
So Ladies, how about we show ourselves some Self-Compassion?
As women, we tend to take it ALL on.... career, family, home, volunteer work, etc. And if you are like most women, you likely extend compassion, kindness and loving care to your family friends and colleagues on a regular basis no matter what time of year. It's no joke how far and continuously we extend our committed, caring selves to our obligations and loved ones.
But let me ask you this: When you experience feelings of insecurity, overwhelm or hurt, do you treat YOURSELF with the same loving care?
If you are like me or most women I know, the answer is no. But here is why we should: Research indicates that self-compassion reduces depression and anxiety by replacing self-judgment with self-acceptance. When we soothe and comfort ourselves in the midst difficult emotions and juggling too much, we no longer get lost in the rabbit hole of shame and inadequacy but take refuge in the safety of our own loving care. We become happier and more satisfied with our lives as a result.
Say what?
I'll say it again. We become happier and more satisfied with our lives as a result.
Self-compassion also empowers us to proactively cope with life's challenges. Whether we're talking career upsets, divorce, illness or parenting challenges, the big SC provides us with the resilience needed to stand loving and strong without getting overwhelmed. It motivates us to keep going even after major setbacks, building up grit and perseverance in the face of adversity.
It refuels our Soul Tank.
So Ladies, how about we show ourselves some Self-Compassion?