Take the Self-Compassion Challenge

The research overwhelmingly supports the fact that self-compassion enhances mental and physical health, improves relationships, provides strength and resilience, and increases motivation and performance. But in order to reap the benefits of self-compassion, we need to actually practice it in daily life.

Self-compassion doesn’t take much effort, it simply requires that we turn toward and be with our pain in a kind and connected way.

It’s certainly a lot less draining and time-consuming than harsh self-criticism. That said, if our typical pattern is to be cold toward ourselves, we do need to make an intentional effort to change our habits and adopt healthier ones.

My colleague Chris Germer and I have spent over a decade developing a variety of tools and techniques to practice self-compassion. These are simple exercises that have been proven in research to enhance wellbeing.  Research also shows that the more you do them, the stronger your self-compassion muscles will become.

We have teamed up with Sounds True, one of the largest hubs for mindfulness and compassion resources in the world, to offer a free 5-Day Self-Compassion Challenge.

If you sign up for this challenge, you will receive a 10-minute video to watch each day.  We chose five easy and accessible self-compassion tools to ensure that the start of your self-compassion journey will be a success.

If you want to go further, Chris and I also created an eight session recorded program with Sounds True called The Power of Self-Compassion which includes the highlights of the Mindful Self-Compassion program.  You can find out more here.

I hope you’ll rise to the challenge of being kinder and more supportive to yourself. It’s not a huge time commitment, and the results can be radically transformative.