Embrace Self-Compassion: Learn to Be Kind to Yourself and Set Healthy Boundaries!

Embrace Self-Compassion: Learn to Be Kind to Yourself and Set Healthy Boundaries!

 

Embrace Self-Compassion: Learn to Be Kind to Yourself and Set Healthy Boundaries!

In this heartfelt conversation, Karena and James delve into the importance of self-compassion and how we can all learn to treat ourselves with kindness. Whether you're an entrepreneur, working in a corporate environment, or managing personal relationships, this discussion offers practical insights on embracing self-compassion and setting healthy boundaries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stop Beating Yourself Up: Acknowledge that it's normal to feel down sometimes, but instead of being harsh on yourself, listen to your heart and recognize your worth.
  • Communicate Your Needs: Whether it's with a spouse, friend, or business partner, openly expressing your feelings and setting boundaries is crucial for mental health and well-being.
  • Don’t Worry About Others’ Opinions: Focus on being true to yourself rather than trying to meet others' expectations. As long as you are kind and respectful, your own opinion is what truly matters.
  • Self-Compassion vs. Self-Care: Self-compassion goes beyond self-care rituals like massages. It involves loving yourself, knowing you are worthy, and making choices that prioritize your mental health.
  • Handling Corporate Burnout: Finding gratitude in your work and focusing on the impact you have on others can help manage the demands and pressures, even when you can't always set boundaries.
  • The Power of a Supportive Circle: Surrounding yourself with people who understand and respect your needs for rest and space is vital for maintaining mental health.

Who Would Benefit From This Video:

  • Individuals struggling with self-criticism and negative self-talk
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to create a balanced life
  • Corporate employees dealing with stress and burnout
  • Anyone interested in personal development and mental well-being
  • People looking to improve their communication skills in relationships
  • Those who want to learn more about setting healthy personal and professional boundaries

Mental Health Toolkit for Developing Self-Compassion

Below we feature some of our favorite conversations from The Big Silence podcast that can help to better understand and develop self-compassion. Tune in every Wednesday for a new insightful conversation all about mental health and self-development. And, if you love the podcast, help us reach even more people by leaving a 5-star review, sharing, and subscribing!

Don't Abandon Yourself to Please Others

With Paul Scanlon, Karena has a deep conversation about  helpful tools for setting boundaries and caring less about what other people think of us as we embark on our journey of self improvement and evolution. "As we grow and change, our relationships can be strained," Paul says, and offers thought leadership on how to overcome friction in our lives in order to focus on our own personal growth. He even shares advice for navigating career transitions and aging gracefully in both body and mind.

How to Identify Underlying Emotions with Self-Compassion

Finding self-compassion means connecting with yourself and connecting with the present moment. Erin Treloar shares a great practice to check in and notice your emotions without judgement. 

EFT: Tapping Can Change Your Outlook on Life and Dissolve Limiting Beliefs

Gala Darling breaks down the basics of EFT tapping, shows us how it can help decrease our stress and deal with our trauma, and even guides us through a mini tapping session. EFT is "Emotional Freedom Technique" is a practice to help manage emotions, troubling thoughts, stress and anxiety, by tapping on the 12 meridians of the body. 

How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Have more Self-Compassion

I always love a check-in with #DebbieDaily for how to grow and heal together. Debbie tackles the topic of self-doubt. Sometimes we feel like we are doing all the things right, but it isn't enough. What can you do to dispel these limiting beliefs?

 

 

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