Self-compassion is not giving ourselves permission to do anything we want. It is speaking with understanding while still guiding ourselves toward what is good.
Understand Without Indulging
We can accept tiredness and mistakes while remaining responsible for our lives.
How We Speak to Ourselves Matters
Harsh self-criticism does not always make us better.
A Dhamma Perspective
Compassion is goodwill that avoids harming both ourselves and others.
What You Can Do Today
When you make a mistake, speak truthfully and kindly to yourself, then begin correcting it.
One Good Thing Today
Stop one sentence that unnecessarily hurts yourself.
Come Back Tomorrow
Practice mindful compassion toward yourself, and it will become easier to offer it to others.
