You keep getting told to give yourself a break, but what does that actually MEAN?
Two psychs weigh in on strategies that can give you relief.
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But a favorite of mine is give yourself a break.
Thats because Im not sure how, exactly, you’re able to give yourself a break.
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All of this creates constant uncertainty and anxiety that can easily translate into chronic stress and fear.
This pernicious negative energy can have devastating consequences for mental health, physical health, and daily life.
So take ityou deserve to give yourself some kindness.
How to actually give yourself a break, using the following 7 self-compassion practices.
This lack of achieving it all doesnt equate to failure.
Its only natural that you might not be performing as wellor as muchas you would under normal circumstances.
Do whatever works for you.
So if you have the bandwidth, try offering your support outwardly.
Helping others allows us to feel really good, says Teplin.
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Ongoing self-compassion also means that you turn down the volume of your critical voice.
Ongoing self-compassion also means that you turn down the volume of your critical voice, says Dr. Manly.
This will allow you to be kinder to yourself and those you interact with in real life and online.
Start to notice two or three things you enjoyed or did well within a day, says Teplin.
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