BMS EUDAIMONIA ESSENTIAL – VENERATING THE SELF
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough….
Each moment is all we need, not more.”
SELF COMPASSION
Understanding ourselves when we fail, suffer or feel inadequate is self-compassion.
Importance:
- Connects more deeply.
- Reduces feeling of anxiety and depression.
- Increases motivation and self-worth.
- Improves resilience and conflict management.
THREE COMPONENTS OF SELF COMPASSION
- Being kind to ourselves (Self-kindness)
- Recognising that suffering is part of the human experience and applies to everyone. (Common humanity)
- Observing our emotions and thoughts in a manner that's non-judgemental. (Mindfulness)
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PRACTICING SELF COMPASSION
- Self-kindness – express love and acceptance towards yourself
- Connectedness – acknowledge that everyone goes through difficult experiences in life
- Mindfulness – use your breath to know what’s going on inside without being judgemental
“It’s not how long, it’s how well – the difference.”
“Self-compassion is a way of recharging our batteries rather than becoming drained by helping others. It allows us to fill up our internal reserves so that we have more to give to those who need us.”