Self-compassion

Ideas to help you treat yourself with kindness by being supportive and understanding.

These tools can help you recognise you’re stressed without over-reacting. Everyone struggles and makes mistakes—you’re not alone.

Quick reads

Dr Anna Friss writes about steps to self-compassion and taking self-compassion breaks.

Read NZ Herald feature writer Greg Bruce’s experience of mindful self-compassion.

Check out what matters most from Just A Thought to help you identify ways to stay connected with the important parts of your life.

Podcasts

Listen to Dr Kristin Neff’s guided self-compassion meditations.

Take a short self-compassion reflection break with Chris Germer.

Videos

Check out this video from the School of Life about self-compassion. Lessen the voices of self-flagellation and learn to appreciate the role of self-care in a good and fruitful life.

Watch Dr Kristin Neff explain the three components of self-compassion and the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion.

App

Try out Just a Thought, an app with free online learning to improve your mental health.

Worksheet

Test out these short written meditation exercises to get you thinking differently about self-compassion.