Self-Compassion: Mind-Body Connection

We have already talked about how what we think affects how we feel. That means that our self-critical thinking can leave us feeling difficult negative emotions.

Last week we became more aware of our critical thoughts, this week we are going to work on changing our thoughts.

You will do this by asking and answering these questions:

- [ ] What advice would I give to a friend that was thinking this way? - [ ] What are some other ways of viewing this situation that is more realistic? - [ ] How will I feel about this in a week, month, or year? - [ ] What can I do you hope and look after myself?(make sure you put these into practice)

Once you have answered these questions for yourself go back and see how much you believe that said critical thought you had before and rate how helpful the self-compassion thinking was in replacing your critical thought.

Remember it takes time to change a behavior or a way of thinking so take small steps and celebrate the small accomplishments.

Credit: “Building Self Compassion” Saulsman, Campbell, and Sng. Centre for Clinical Interventions