Exercising Self-Compassion Practice

• "Exercising self-compassion" is essential in this world filled with stress and pressure, making most of us become very skilled in criticizing ourselves due to our failures or lack of effectiveness
• Self-criticism, also known as "the inner critic" or "critical inner voice," can be detrimental and lead to self-loathing, decreased performance, and even desire to give up
• Self-compassion practice, referred to as "exercising self-compassion," is a structured introspective process that lasts approximately 15 minutes
• The first step is acknowledging the challenge, recognizing that we often overlook the difficulty of our tasks and the challenges we face
• Many of us believe that everyone else is successful, rich, and acclaimed, but the reality is that failure is common and, in fact, an essential part of growth
• The second step is understanding that criticism from others can be harsh and overwhelming, making it difficult to believe in the existence of good fortune
• Fortune is a real aspect of life; we unknowingly deprive ourselves of the ability to accept support and collaboration, leading to feelings of isolation when we fail
• The fifth step is recognizing that our self-worth is not based on external achievements
• Our relationships, especially those from our childhood, instill this understanding and help us embrace our inner worth
• Nurturing our inner voice and recalling fond memories of people who supported us can help us reconnect with our inner worth
• The sixth step is acknowledging that challenges will persist but recognizing that they are not permanent; it is essential to reduce our expectations and enjoy each new hour as it comes while prioritizing rest.

Learn about the structured process of practicing self-compassion, acknowledging challenges, understanding criticism, and nurturing inner worth to reduce self-criticism and self-loathing.