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Stop Being Hard on Yourself: Put Your SELF Back Into "Self-Compassion"

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By Elizabeth McMahan

“You don’t make enough money! You’ll never get that promotion! You don’t spend enough time with your kids! You always snap at them! You’re eating way too much! You’ll never lose that weight! You need to have some control! You’re no good! You don’t deserve compassion!”

Have you ever been told things like that?

Could it be the one talking to you so harshly you isn’t someone else, but you, yourself?

9 Mindfulness Exercises and Practices to Help You Manage Your Anxiety

By Elizabeth McMahan

To manage anxiety, it’s important to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. Deep relaxation is a powerful way to help bring your whole nervous system into balance.

But relaxation doesn’t mean you slouch on a couch and zone out watching TV. True relaxation requires a conscious effort to refresh your body and mind. It calls for focus and regular practice.