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.
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Jill
January 28, 2026
So helpful! A brief pause and invitation for self compassion may be what you need.
Matt
July 27, 2025
Compassion for myself. Such a gentle and compassionate talk for a day when it’s needed.
Kate
June 8, 2025
Liked the gentleness of this and it was nice to be reminded to give myself a hug 🙏✨✨
9Doves
December 9, 2024
I liked the sentiment that we should always carry kindness with us-even when we are having a difficult time.
Kate
November 16, 2023
Very soft and gentle. Putting my hand on my chest area really helped 🙏
Fọlárànmí
June 16, 2023
Beautiful meditation practice! A much needed reminder on self compassion. Thank you 🙏🏾✨
Ilva
March 18, 2023
Clear recoding, wonderful message, perfect for any time of day. Very relieved to hear you say this. The bell is beautiful too. Thank you very much
jesse
November 28, 2022
I'm thankful grateful humble amen thank u for this
Catherine
November 25, 2022
Thank you for your kindness when I don’t have any towards myself.
James
October 15, 2022
Perfect!
Sara
September 3, 2022
Very nice reminder
Stefi
June 12, 2022
Thank you. This is soothing personally and a good reminder to always hold compassion for myself and others.
MysterB
May 31, 2022
Simple and affective
Sunny
May 29, 2022
Short & sweet & a perfect reminder!!! Thank you !
Purple
May 23, 2022
Thank you Clayton, that was beautiful. You have a very soothing voice.
SibShanti
April 9, 2022
Thank you!!! Much appreciated 😇😇😁😁🏳️🌈
Lisa
March 28, 2022
Encouraging, thank you 🙏
Petah-Brooke
March 5, 2022
So powerful & beautiful a reminder & shift, for such a short meditation. 💝 Thanks 🙏🏻 so much !
Kai
March 4, 2022
Loved this. Love you, brother. Thank you for your gift of upliftment! 🙏🏾
Susan
January 17, 2022
Wonderful, gentle encouragement. Thank you so much.