Most of us are pretty hard on ourselves. We wouldn’t dare say to others what we tell ourselves. Our tough inner-critic is often the result of our shame and perfectionism.
Many of my clients are high-achieving perfectionists. I often ask, “What would it look like if you were to infuse some self-compassion into this situation?” It’s often easy to be kind to others, yet have really high expectations for ourselves.
What makes it hard for you to be kind to yourself?
Check out these tips for how to practice self-compassion.