Self-Compassion

We live in a world that’s often focused on competition, productivity, and self-improvement but it’s generally all about external validation rather than internal reflection. Within our society there is a great deal of comparison, perfectionism, and self-criticism. We are driven to succeed on the outside but are not really taught how to succeed on the inside. Most of us are able to extend kindness and compassion towards others but fall short on doing the same for ourselves. It’s quite ironic really when we live in a world so focused on being first, we repeatedly put ourselves last.

Self Compassion can be difficult for us to adopt and embrace because…