As we move into June, there’s often a quiet shift that happens. The year is no longer beginning. The momentum has already been building. Responsibilities have settled in. And for many of us, especially those in helping roles, this is the point in the year where we start to feel it. Not always in obvious ways. But in subtle ones. [...]
Tag: Compassion
Seven Days of Self-Compassion
Days are stressful, and we are constantly asked to do more and more. With the holiday season approaching, there’s unsaid stress and pressure. Self-compassion falls through the cracks during these times and sometimes feels like a luxury. But it’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity. What is self-compassion? It involves treating yourself with the same [...]
Where Self-Compassion and Boundaries Intersect
Self-compassion and boundary-setting are two things that I find myself very energized to work with in the therapy space. When I heard Brené Brown speaking about the intersection between these two topics (on a recent episode of Armchair Expert) I knew I wanted to elaborate further. What Do Compassionate People Have In Common? Let’s first [...]
Thoughts on Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is something that many of us struggle with. We are sometimes hard on ourselves as we strive to do better or live up to expectations that we set for ourselves. It can be a heavyweight to carry. Many years ago, I attended a talk on the Dalai Lama’s book How to Be Compassionate. I [...]