M0012.002 - Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion
- Showing yourself the same compassion you would show others.
- Self-compassion involves recognizing your own struggles and successes, and treating yourself with kindness, understanding, and forgiveness, rather than self-criticism.
- This approach encourages a healthier mindset, allowing you to acknowledge mistakes and setbacks without harsh judgment, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.
Examples
- Positive Self-Talk: Replacing negative self-talk with gentle and supportive language, reminding yourself that it’s okay to make mistakes.
- Accepting Compliments: Learning to accept compliments graciously, acknowledging and valuing your strengths and achievements without downplaying them.
- Mindful Reflection: Taking time to reflect on your emotions and experiences with a non-judgmental attitude, allowing yourself to feel without pressure to immediately "fix" things.
- Forgiveness Practice: Consciously forgiving yourself for past mistakes or perceived shortcomings, and focusing on growth and learning rather than blame.
Discussion
Sub- and Co-Mitigations
| Mitigation | Description |
|---|---|
| M0003 - Self-Awareness Exercises | Exercises designed to enhance self-awareness, including emotional awareness, to help individuals understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors better. |
| M0003.001 - Journaling | A method to process thoughts and emotions, improving self-awareness and emotional regulation. |
| M0006.004 - Social Accountability | Coordinating with friends, family, mentors, or others to reinforce positive behaviors. |
| M0008 - Meditation | Practices to train attention and awareness and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. |
| M0008.002 - Breathing Exercises | Focusing on the breath to calm the mind, reduce stress, and enhance mindfulness. |
| M0012 - Manage Self-Talk | Identify and alter negative thought patterns to improve self-esteem and reduce anxiety. |
| M0012.001 - Label and Reject Inner Critic | Recognize personal critical thoughts and reject them. |
| M0012.003 - Depersonalization | Removing personal valuation from the reactions and responses of others. |
| M0012.004 - Effort-Based Success | Focusing on the effort and commitment invested in a task as the bar for success, rather than the final outcome. |
Expressions
| Expression | Description |
|---|---|
| EX0009 - Strong Inner Critic | Having a persistent, harsh internal critic. |
| EX0012 - Anxiety | A heightened state of worry, fear, or unease, often in response to perceived threats or uncertainties, which can interfere with focus, decision-making, and daily activities. |
| EX0013 - External Validation | Seeking approval, recognition, or reassurance from others to feel accomplished, worthy, or valued. |
| EX0015 - Dissociation | A disconnection from the present moment, environment, or one’s own sense of self |