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Mini Protective Self-Compassion Break

by Kristin Neff

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Activity
Meditation
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This Mini Protective Self-Compassion Break can help you find the courage to speak up, set boundaries, or protect yourself. It’s designed to help you channel inner strength, self-respect, and empowerment so you can navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.

Self CompassionEmpowermentMindfulnessProtectionHuman RightsHeart CenteringPostureMindfulness ClarityEnergy Protection

Transcript

See if you can turn toward the discomfort of the situation you're facing,

Acknowledging the need to call up some fierce protective energy,

Sitting up tall and rolling your shoulders back,

Calling in the clarity of mindfulness.

We need to turn toward and see clearly that we aren't okay with what's happening.

We also want to feel empowered by recognizing our humanity,

Knowing that as a human being I deserve to be safe,

Respected,

Treated fairly,

And that by standing up for myself,

I'm standing up for my fellow human beings.

Now drop into your heart,

The heart of kindness,

The heart of courage,

Feeling this fierce energy flowing through you,

Making a commitment to standing up for yourself.

You need to stand up for yourself,

To be self-compassionate in whatever way feels safe and right,

But you have the right to protect yourself.

So going forward with this fierce energy that will support you in whatever needs to come next.

Meet your Teacher

Kristin NeffAustin, TX, USA

4.7 (268)

Recent Reviews

Dennis

November 19, 2025

Ich Versuch zu Verstehen, des Gleichen Schmerz und Kraft weiter zu machen, für uns alle ein Wiege des Lebensabschnitt einander zu kennen, und deas Wir Gefühl, gefunden zu haben. Das wir gewinnt.

Christine

October 15, 2025

Thank you for this uplifting meditation! I feel strong and capable. It’s wonderful to experience what several minutes of meditation can offer in the midst of daily life.

Brad

October 3, 2025

I got goose bumps and feel the Spirit - spot on in this moment. Thank you!

Brigit

August 26, 2025

Excellent jist Kristin's voice soothes

Catherine

August 21, 2025

Perfect advice. Thank you

Jeanne

August 21, 2025

Thank you 🙏 Kristen 💛 I need to be reminded that fierce self compassion is what I need to protect myself and still be gentle with myself.

Ethan

August 18, 2025

Short. Powerful. Grounding

Maria

August 16, 2025

Nice to hear your voice, Kristin. Thanks for posting this brief moment of reflection and empowerment here. It's a great tool for self compassion and self protection!

Jo

August 15, 2025

A deeply supporting reminder of soothing self-gentleness. Thank you 🥰🙏🥰

Barbara

August 15, 2025

Thank you! Reinforcement of what I already know I must do! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

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