How to Have Self-Compassion When You Fall Short (Video)

Hi there!

Today's message is to remind you to have self-compassion during these trying times of COVID-19.

As I've mentioned in past videos, “grief is the conflicting feelings that come when things change.”

So wherever you are and whatever you’re experiencing, I just want you to know that the range of experiences are completely valid as grieving experiences. It is also okay to feel whatever you're feeling.

Self-compassion means relating kindly to yourself during times of suffering.

Therefore, when you aren’t your best, when you feel like you fall short, when your temper gets the best of you, be kind and gentle with yourself. Remind yourself that you are doing the best you can. And when it doesn’t feel like your best, you can say just that, “I am sorry. I don’t like the way I behaved.” Or, “I don’t like what I said. I am sorry. Can I try that again?”

When you have compassion for yourself it allows you to be kinder and more compassionate to others.

Compassion and self-compassion mean giving ourselves and others the benefit of the doubt.

To learn more about the “how”, watch the video.

Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay sane.

XO

Laura