Self-Compassion Basics
This is the practice of being kind and understanding to yourself when you fail or make mistakes.
What is Self-Compassion
This is the practice of paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally.
What is mindfulness?
This is a positive statement that you repeat to yourself to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts.
What is a positive affirmation?
This is the practice of identifying and naming what you're feeling.
What is emotional awareness?
This is the practice of doing something kind for someone else without expecting anything in return.
What is altruism or selfless act?
This is the term for the negative voice in your head that criticizes you.
What is self-criticism or negative self-talk?
This technique involves focusing on your breath to stay present.
What is mindful breathing?
This positive affirmation can be used to remind yourself that everyone makes mistakes.
What is "I am human and all humans make mistakes"?
This is a tool that can be used to help identify emotions, often used with children.
What is an emotion wheel or feelings chart?
This type of kindness involves paying for the person behind you in line.
What is "paying it forward"?
This famous psychologist popularized the concept of self-compassion in the West.
Who is Dr. Kristin Neff?
This type of meditation encourages a nonjudgmental awareness of your thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness meditation?
This positive affirmation can be used to remind yourself of your inherent worth.
What is "I am worthy of love and kindness"?
This is the term for being able to identify and manage both your emotions and the emotions of others.
What is emotional intelligence?
This is the term for the positive feelings that come from helping others.
What is the "helper's high"?
These are the three components of self-compassion, according to Dr. Kristin Neff.
What are self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness?
This mindfulness exercise involves mentally scanning your body for sensations and tension.
What is the body scan?
This positive affirmation might be useful for someone struggling with self-acceptance.
What is "I accept myself just as I am"?
This mindfulness practice involves observing your emotions without getting caught up in them.
What is detached observation or non-identification?
This practice involves wishing well for others, often used in mindfulness meditation.
What is loving-kindness meditation or Metta meditation?
This is a reason why some people resist self-compassion, thinking it will lead to this negative trait.
What is laziness or lack of motivation?
This is the name of the famous program that teaches mindfulness-based stress reduction.
What is MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction)?
This is the psychological theory that suggests positive affirmations can change our cognitive processes.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Theory(CBT)?
This is a psychological approach that involves accepting your feelings rather than trying to change them.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Emotional Acceptance?
This is the psychological concept suggesting that being kind to others can increase your own happiness.
What is positive psychology or the "kindness-happiness loop"?