Journey to Self-Compassion

Reflect on a time when you were unkind to yourself, then rewrite the situation as though you were showing understanding and kindness to a dear friend.

Promoting self-compassion, this prompt suggests stepping into the shoes of a compassionate observer. Often, we treat ourselves harsher than we would treat a friend. Reflect on a past situation where you were hard on yourself, then repurpose the narrative to show understanding and compassion, as though you were comforting a dear friend in the same situation.