A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife Women

33. The Power of Self Compassion: Practical Ways to Care for You


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Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re constantly falling short? You’re not alone. We live in a world that glorifies overworking, over achieving, and always pushing forward—but the reality is, life is messy and complex. The one thing you need when life becomes overwhelming and things don’t go as you planned or expected, is self-compassion. In this episode, learn more about self-compassion, its key components, and simple ways to practice it. This is your time for a much-needed dose of gentleness and care.

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In this episode, we cover: 

(02:54 - 03:05) Introduction to the concept of self-compassion and its importance in personal healing.

(05:04 - 05:15) Definition of self-compassion as treating yourself with kindness, patience, and understanding.

(06:40 - 06:50) Overview of the three components of self-compassion: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.

(09:10 - 09:20) Discussion on how practicing self-compassion interrupts the cycle of self-judgment.

(12:03 - 12:14) Explanation of how self-compassion helps develop emotional resilience.

(15:05 - 15:16) Practical ways to practice self-compassion, including changing inner dialogue and taking self-compassion breaks.

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A New Life Story: Emotional Healing, Personal Growth & Legacy Transformation for Midlife WomenBy LaShonda Walker