Self-compassion. That might not be something you hear often, especially when we talk about being a man. But self-compassion isn't about being soft—it’s about having your own back. It’s about resilience, emotional strength, and long-term mental health and mental and emotional strength.

Self-compassion means treating yourself, just like how you would be kind to a good friend or family member who is going through a tough time. (helping them move emotions, moving that energy).

It's about being understanding and supportive to yourself, even if you made a mistake, feel not good enough, or are dealing with difficult situations.

Self-compassion integrates with a growth mindset and even Emotional Intelligence.

This isn’t about ‘feeling better.’ It’s about having an internal support system when life gets tough. In this (part 1) you'll understand what self-compassion is, and you'll learn to develop your own internal support system.