What is Self-Compassion?
How would you define self-compassion?
The practice of being kind and understanding towards ourselves, especially when we feel inadequate or are suffering.
How can self-compassion help individuals navigate setbacks in their journey back to movement?
- Offering kindness to self in moments of suffering
- Allowing self to be in a moment of suffering
- Becoming mindful of suffering that may be occurring
- Many other examples!
Why is self-compassion important for maintaining a healthy relationship with exercise and food in eating disorder recovery?
Self-compassion offers the ability to be kind to oneself when things are difficult and recognize that the process of reconnecting with food and movement is a difficult and non-linear process.
How does self-compassion differ from self-criticism when it comes to promoting positive behaviors in fitness and eating disorder recovery?
Self-criticism typically has a negative effect on mood and the view of the self and can lead one to be vulnerable.
Self-compassion promotes positive behaviors and enhances resilience when faced with difficulties.
Provide an example of a self-compassionate statement towards yourself (everyone on the team).
Self compassionate statement towards yourself (everyone on the team)