For some people, it doesn’t feel natural to be kind to themselves.
If that’s you, a good place to start is treating yourself the way you would treat others you care about.
If a friend is feeling down, hurt, or upset, you might pat them on the back or hold their hand.
You might say something kind or soothing to them, such as, “That’s really hard,” or “You’re okay just the way you are.”
Next time you’re upset with yourself, close your eyes, hold one hand in the other, or rest an arm on your shoulder, or wrap your arms around yourself for a hug, and say softly to yourself, “You’re okay just the way you are.”
