Kindly Stop Holding It All Together

Be kind to yourself.

“Like a river rolling through a canyon, self-criticism erodes the rock of our identity.”

A critical mindset has long been our silent, albeit superior partner. It’s often the master of ceremonies that keeps us in line and drives us to succeed. Self-compassion is considered suspicious, selfish, and too self-focused to have real benefits. Yet when we meet challenges with compassion, the brain responds in a way that keeps the body and mind calm. Engaging in compassion…