3 Ways to Trick Your Brain into Being More Self-Compassionate and Resilient
From Brené Brown, the queen of vulnerability herself, to teach us here how you can train your brain to be kinder to self and build resilience to shame and intrusive thoughts:
Practice Self-Kindness
Be intentional with how you speak to yourself. If your best friend or a loved one was dealing with what you're experiencing, what would you say to help them feel better? That is what you should be saying to yourself. The starting point for becoming your best friend is acting like a friend—no judgments, no put-downs, only kindness towards yourself.Connect with Shared Humanness
You are not alone in your struggles, no matter how much it might feel that way sometimes. The concept of common humanity reminds you that everyone is fighting their own battles. Don't believe it? Think about the last time you had a genuine heart-to-heart with someone. Chances are, they shared experiences or feelings eerily similar to yours. Knowing this can dissolve shame and remind you that imperfection is part of being human.Exercise Mindfulness
Disconnect the notion that your problems characterize you. Mindfulness entails hosting your emotions without getting taken over by them. Think of yourself as being a considerate host that welcomes visitors (your feelings), aware that they're just passing through. You are not your intruding thoughts, nor is it your challenges. The End
You are not your thoughts, and your struggles do not own you. Remind yourself of this fact: you are the prize. Treat yourself like it.
Jamie Date
Dating Coach for men
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