Review
What is self-compassion?
Being nice, patient, and kind towards yourself.
In what ways can self-compassion help with dealing with failure or mistakes?
Being kind to yourself can help you cope more the next time you make a mistake
How can practicing self-compassion improve your relationships with others?
It can help us be more kind and patient towards others.
How is self-compassion different from self-esteem?
Self-compassion is being kind and patient with yourself and self-esteem is how you feel about yourself.
How might self-compassion influence how we handle stress and difficult emotions?
The more patient we are with ourselves, the more we can handle stress and difficult emotions.
Reflecting on your own life, do you tend to be more self-critical or self-compassionate? How does this affect your emotional state?
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How does self-compassion impact emotional well-being and mental health?
self-compassion makes it easier to cope and be kind to yourself.
Do you think self-compassion can reduce feelings of guilt or shame? Why or why not?
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In what ways can self-compassion contribute to empathy and understanding in interpersonal interactions?
The more compassionate we are towards ourselves the more empathetic we become towards others.
What are the three main components of self-compassion?
Self-kindness vs. Self-judgment,
Common humanity vs. Isolation,
Mindfulness vs. Over-identification
How does self-compassion relate to resilience, or the ability to bounce back from adversity?
The more we can cope with something the more we can handle issues in the future.
How can self-compassion be a tool for breaking out of negative thought patterns or cycles of self-judgment?
More compassion=more positive thoughts
Why is it important to treat ourselves with the same kindness and understanding that we would offer to a friend?
We deserve compassion just as our friend does.
What are some specific strategies or practices you can use to cultivate more self-compassion in your daily life?
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How do you think self-compassion might impact personal growth or self-improvement?
The more compassion you have towards yourself the more self-improvement you can make.