Self-Compassion Break For Difficult Moments

The self-compassion break is a short practice that we can be used throughout the day whenever we encounter difficult moments. The practice goes through the 3 elements of self-compassion 1) mindfulness - acknowledging our experience this is a difficult moment; 2) common humanity - that we all suffer and wish to be free from suffering, and 3) kindness - being kinder less harsh towards ourselves in difficult moments.

Transcript

Self-compassion break. So to begin this practice, Just pausing for a moment and grounding ourselves within the body and gently recognizing what's happening at this moment. So whatever is presenting itself in our experience right now. So just noticing whatever is presenting itself to us right now. And then gently doing a self-soothing gesture, Like putting our hands on our heart or gently hugging ourselves. And gently acknowledging that this might be a difficult moment right now, Gently saying to ourselves, This is a difficult moment, This is a moment of suffering. So gently acknowledging whatever the difficulty is and how it might make us feel. And then gently considering that we all experience difficulties. So gently saying to ourselves, Suffering is part of everyone's life, Everyone experiences difficulties. Or maybe this is how it feels when others experience difficulty. And then gently saying to ourselves, May I respond with kindness in this moment? May I be kind to myself in such moments? And then gently releasing the hands resting on our heart and continuing with our day with the intention to carry kindness with us throughout our day.

Reviews

So helpful! A brief pause and invitation for self compassion may be what you need.

Compassion for myself. Such a gentle and compassionate talk for a day when it’s needed.

Liked the gentleness of this and it was nice to be reminded to give myself a hug 🙏✨✨

I liked the sentiment that we should always carry kindness with us-even when we are having a difficult time.

Very soft and gentle. Putting my hand on my chest area really helped 🙏