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Self-compassion development

Cultivate self-compassion to reduce stress and improve resilience

Develop self-compassion practices to reduce self-criticism and build resilience. This activity helps you treat yourself with the same kindness you show others.

35 minutes
reflection

Overview

Develop self-compassion practices to reduce self-criticism and build resilience. This activity helps you treat yourself with the same kindness you show others.

Learning objectives

  • Understand self-compassion components
  • Identify self-critical patterns
  • Develop compassionate responses

Instructions

Develop self-compassion:

1. Identify self-critical thoughts 2. Practice self-kindness phrases 3. Recognize common humanity 4. Develop mindful awareness 5. Create compassion practices

Steps

1

Pattern recognition

15 minutes

Identify self-criticism

2

Compassion practice

15 minutes

Develop kind responses

3

Integration planning

5 minutes

Build daily practices

Pro tips

  • •Treat yourself as a good friend
  • •Remember everyone struggles
  • •Practice without judgment

Example outcome

Self-compassion practice plan with daily exercises and phrases

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