Day 79 of 90 · Comeback
A 1-minute self-compassion break
“Hand on chest. "This is hard. Everyone struggles sometimes. May I be kind to myself."” — Kai
Today's action · 2 min
When something feels hard today, take one minute: notice "this is hard", remind yourself that struggling is part of being human, and say one kind sentence to yourself.
Why it works
Neff and Germer tested an eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion programme in a randomised trial and found larger gains in self-compassion, mindfulness and wellbeing than in a waitlist group, which lasted at follow-up. A one-minute break is a small piece of that practice.
Source: A Pilot Study and Randomized Controlled Trial of the Mindful Self-Compassion Program (Neff & Germer, 2013)
Educational content, not medical advice. If you are struggling, contact a qualified professional (Lifeline 13 11 14 in Australia, 988 in the US).