How much do you prioritize your own needs in daily life? Most of us unwittingly ignore or delay our needs every single day. In the long run, this state of denial can damage our self-worth by causing us to feel tired, or even burned out. Examining what underlies your tendency to put your own needs in the background is one of the greatest kindnesses you can show yourself.
The pandemic has led to many changes in our lives. While trying to adapt to a new order, many of us have struggled with redefining our relationships. You may be experiencing difficulties adapting both yourself and your relationship to the new normal. Here, you can learn more about the possible effect of the pandemic on your relationships, and what you can do about it.
We have been struggling with brand new global challenges over the past year and we have had to adapt to a lot in a short time. You might feel out of control or overwhelmed by anxiety and fear during these challenging times. In today’s article, you will find useful and simple ideas that you can integrate into your life to soften the effects of adversity on you.
Do you notice how you talk to yourself during the day? What are your judgments, assumptions and expectations of yourself telling you? When something goes wrong, we often judge ourselves harshly and make critical comments to ourselves. Check out this article to understand the root of this harsh attitude and discover the healing power of self-compassion in “making peace with yourself”.
Is it normal to experience sudden sensations during meditation? Can you experience physical reactions to your feelings? What should you do when these feelings arise? In this article, you will explore how emotions relate to thoughts and how this relationship takes shape as we get to know our minds better.
Adapting to change is difficult for many of us. You may find the transition from summer to autumn particularly hard. Meanwhile, the whole world is trying to adapt to a disorienting ‘new normal’. So it’s completely natural to find this period challenging. In this article, you’ll find tips to help treat yourself with compassion by taking a closer look at your feelings.
Stress, anxiety and sadness are natural parts of our lives–as much as happiness, peace or joy. You can make peace with yourself by approaching all your emotions with mindfulness. In today’s special article to mark Mental Health Day, you’ll find helpful tips to make it easier to show yourself compassion during difficult times.