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…instance, instead of getting upset with yourself because you feel you’re overreacting to an insensitive joke, tell yourself: “I acknowledge that I feel angry,” or, “I notice that I’m feeling…

…your self-esteem and focus on being confident in who you are. Self-compassion Self-compassion recognizes that our suffering and limitations are normal parts of being human. It challenges us not to…

…practice physical self-care can be a great source of support and positive reinforcement to help us on our physical self-care journey. Mental self-care It can be especially helpful to begin…

…your strengths or your weaknesses? You can’t love yourself if you don’t know who you are. Meet yourself where you are daily with self-compassion and patience. You are growing. Practicing…

…our strengths. And become more self-compassionate. Here are some self-care activities that you can do on your own. Read a book Give yourself a manicure or pedicure Binge watch a…

…yourself Give yourself permission to heal and time to do it Practice empathy and self-compassion Take it step by step Honor your boundaries Give your body what it needs (healthy…

…battle and that can stop us from getting better or even trying. Practicing self-compassion through forgiveness and self-love can help us remember that our struggles are not personal shortcomings or…

…selfish. It’s necessary for us to show up for ourselves and others. How do I make time for self-care? Accepting that self-care isn’t selfish is one thing, but trying to…

…a few steps you can take to improve your self-image: Start small. You don’t have to absolutely love yourself right away. Start by having compassion for yourself. Practice being kind…

…most important lesson from reflecting is knowing why you self-harm, take steps to stop self-harm, and find safer ways to cope. Why do I self-harm? There is no one reason…

…to give ourselves a lot of self-love and self-compassion. There can be a lot of guilt and shame with the traumas we are dealing with, so it’s especially important to…

…form of self-harm, it’s not the only one—and all types of self-harm are important to address. Physical self-harm Physical self-harm is what most people think of when talking about self-harm….

…what is best for you, right now, is progress. Self love is a huge part of recovery. Learning that self care and self compassion are priorities teaches you what healthy…

…recovery. Forgive yourself and show yourself grace. Sometimes, you’ll have to reflect on the things you’ve done. In these moments, it’s important to give yourself grace and compassion. Forgive yourself…

…practice, you can become more comfortable in your own skin. Why can self-acceptance feel so hard? Self-acceptance can feel difficult because you might not like certain things about yourself. Or…

…of yourself you want to hurt with ice cubes Paint on yourself using red paint Keep yourself busy by playing a game, listening to music, cooking, etc. Remember just because…

…such as bathing, changing our clothes, and brushing our teeth can be considered self-care. Self-care is also watching an enjoyable movie with our kids or even just straightening up the…

…focus. It’s crucial in recovery to give yourself compassion and grace. It’s about progress, not perfection! Self-care is one way we can give ourselves self-love. It helps us to feel…

…as a coping mechanism and also how to learn to cope in different ways. Visit http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm to debunk myths about self-harm, learn about the dangers of self-harm, and how to…

…birth. Make sure you check in with yourself on this journey and practice self-compassion. Listen to how your inner self is asking to be cared for while you do this…