You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson +1: The Science of Self-Compassion - Three Keys: Self-Kindness + Common Humanity + Mindfulness
Oct 4, 2023
Discover the benefits of self-compassion through self-kindness, recognizing our common humanity, and practicing mindfulness.
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Practice Three Self-Compassion Habits
- Do cultivate self-compassion by practicing three habits: self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.
- When setbacks trigger rumination, talk to yourself like a dear friend, remember everyone struggles, and label the emotion and move on.
Shame Undermines Performance
- Shame corrodes performance and enjoyment, making self-compassion essential for flourishing.
- Recognizing distress as 'common humanity' reframes problems as human experiences rather than personal failure.
Talk To Yourself Like A Friend
- Be self-kind: replace harsh inner criticism with the tone you'd use for a close friend or child.
- Use this immediate reframing during setbacks to stop toxic rumination and restore perspective.