Power Up with a Self-Compassion Mantra

Each day there are little things that we can do quickly, in-the-moment, to make the next moment a little better and brighter. I call them Power Ups and over the next few weeks, I’ll share some of these tips, practices, and ideas, here.  

Some I write about in Imperfect Spirituality: Extraordinary Enlightenment for Ordinary People, others are new, things I’ve recently tried or learned. Things I use to keep me moving and positive and engaged even when I feel like whining or crying and complaining. Hope you find value in them too.

 

 

Self-compassion prompts feelings of safety and security. Instead of getting caught in denial, blame, or bad feelings after making a mistake, self-compassion allows you to admit your error, take responsibility, and then move on to accomplish your goals.
But, after an embarrassing blunder or epic failure we may lean more toward self-criticism than self-compassion. Rather than stay stuck in the bad feelings, try  a self-compassion mantra to move forward.
Kristin Neff, PhD, an expert in self-compassion suggests using a Self-Compassion Mantra to move through the more difficult times.
Try something like: “I’m going to be kind to myself” or “I made a mistake and I’m going to support myself to get through it.”
Repeat the phrase throughout the day. This will remind you to acknowledge your humanity and treat yourself kindly and by doing that, you’ll be free to move on instead of getting stuck in negative feeling.