SELF-COMPASSION

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How often do we tell ourselves we are not good enough, stupid or useless? How often do we listen to that negative voice that sits on our shoulder and ignore or maybe, not even hear our own inner voice? We may often tell ourselves we shouldn’t have done that…shouldn’t have said that…I cannot do that and many more negatives. We repeatedly beat ourselves up over our perceived failings or abilities. As women we often look in the mirror and criticise how we look, telling ourselves we should be thinner, taller, shorter heavier or prettier. How often do you truly accept yourself without criticism?
 
We are kind and loving towards family and friends, supportive when they are struggling and often a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear. We tell them not to be so judgemental or negative about themselves, yet we do not often take our own advice.
 
Take a little time out of your busy day…just a few minutes when you are alone and look at yourself in a mirror. Look deep into your eyes feeling love and compassion for the wonderful woman staring back at you. Be her friend, do not judge her but offer love from your heart. If that nagging negative voice begins to speak tell it you are not listening as you accept yourself exactly as you are, with love.
 
Notice when that criticising voice appears, catch your instant or automatic response. Is it to agree and reinforce its negativity? If so…stop…replace that voice with your own, one of love and compassion, telling yourself you are worthy and good enough exactly as you are.
Being compassionate with ourselves is an important step on the way to truly being happy. Something you truly deserve. 🙏🏻