This article I found in the Wellness Publication at work. It does not give credit for the article.
Having compassion means that you offer understanding and
kindness to others when they make mistakes. When you have
compassion for others (i.e. a family member, friend, coworker),
you realize that suffering, failure and imperfection is part of the
human experience.
Self-compassion is acting the same way, but towards yourself,
when you are experiencing a difficult time or notice something
you do not like about yourself. Instead of ignoring your pain or
judging yourself for personal flaws, try to stop yourself and say
“This is really difficult right now” and ask, “How can I comfort
myself in this moment?”
Balancing work, family, and other commitments can be difficult. We often put most of our
energy into taking care of others and not giving ourselves the love and kindness we also deserve.
Here are a few ways you can embrace self-compassion:
• Be gentle with yourself when confronted with a painful or difficult experience
• Accept that imperfection is part of being human – there is no need to criticize yourself
• Recognize that you are not alone, or the only person who makes mistakes
• Try your best to not isolate yourself when you are facing stress or suffering
The reality of life is that things will not always go the way you want them to. You may encounter
frustrations, make mistakes or fall short of your ideals. The more you accept and open your
heart to this reality rather than fighting it, the more you will be able to feel compassion for
yourself and others. In doing so, you’ll begin to notice improved strength in the face of failure, an
increase in ability to learn from mistakes and to “bounce back” with greater enthusiasm.
"Having compassion
for oneself is really no
different than having
compassion for others."
Kristin Neff
Author
'Self-Compassion: The Proven
Power of Being Kind to Yourself'
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