In this video, I demonstrate the Self-Compassion Break, an exercise that I frequently use on myself and with clients. I am posting it here to help clients remember the practice which is done in three steps: Mindfulness: recognizing that this is a moment of suffering and bravely being with the experience head-on. It’s here anyway […]
Why Self-Esteem is Highly Overrated
Low on Self-esteem? Get compassion instead! I’d like to risk using myself as an example in talking about self-esteem. I have this conversation about self-esteem frequently with clients. I have a deep connection with them and feel perfectly fine self-esteem-wise doing it, however, it feels way different now. This is a different experience. I’m […]
Mindful and Compassionate Self-Care
We all know that self-care is important. Perhaps you’ve heard the metaphor about the oxygen mask and putting your own on first. Or the saying that you just can’t pour from an empty cup. For caregivers and everyone else, it is imperative that we make our self-care non-negotiable. Why? Because we matter. For those of […]
Mindfulness and Heartfulness
Mindfulness and Heartfulness: Two Wings of a Bird Upon hearing that I’m mindfulness teacher, many people say, “I tried meditation but it’s too hard, I can’t do it!” This response always used to confuse me a little. Then I noticed the overemphasis many of us place on mind to the exclusion of the heart. To […]