I discuss how to begin practicing self-compassion and argue that the deep inner work of self-compassion is essential to re-orienting along a self-compassionate career path. Additionally, drawing on Dr. Kristin Neff's work, I discuss the essential elements of taking a self-compassion break: a) acknowledging your suffering, b) noticing that you are not alone on this difficult human journey, c) showing yourself kindness. If you want to go deeper with your self-compassion practice, sign up for my "self-compassion for academics" online short course, which will be held in January 2023. Sign up here: https://danielledelamare.com/?page_id=1066.