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.