Weekend Boost No. 6

TAKING GOOD CARE: LEADERSHIP AND SELF-COMPASSION

How we lead others starts our own self-acceptance and self-compassion.
Here are two key resources that frame self-compassion and provide approaches for developing it in your own life.

• Here's a short video that outlines the three components of self-compassion - By Dr. Kristin Neff.

• This article by Dr. Neff provides some more depth and a wonderful activity to help you move from self-judgment to self-compassion, especially when under stress.

THE PRACTICE

Awareness of the thoughts you have about yourself is the first step in activating more self-compassion.
Start to notice the conversation you have with yourself and, without judgment, label the thought as judgmental or compassionate. What happens when you observe your thoughts in this way?