by Carolyn Holland | Jul 14, 2025 | Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is often described as treating yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding that you would offer to a good friend during difficult times. While the concept sounds simple, putting self-compassion into practice can be challenging, especially...
by Ana Quirk | Dec 27, 2024 | Self-Compassion
We’ve all heard of self-compassion, but most of us have an incomplete concept of this practice, and it’s time we talk about it. The word “compassion” is derived from latin, and it means “to suffer with”. Compassion refers to the way we respond to suffering, whether...
by Kelsy Kerr | Sep 5, 2022 | Self-Compassion
As a child, teen, and even into early adulthood, I was a big people-pleaser. I thought that being a good friend or child meant dropping everything and going along with whatever everyone else wanted. I used to believe that saying no and disappointing someone meant I...
by Kelsy Kerr | Jan 18, 2022 | Self-Compassion
The last time you encountered difficulty or suffering, felt anxious or depressed, or something didn’t go according to expectations, how did you talk to yourself? Maybe you didn’t actually say anything aloud. Maybe you did. What did you say or think? What was the tone?...
