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Day 20: Self-Compassion: How to Be Kind to Yourself

7 Cups Online Therapy / by ASilentObserver

41 minutes ago

...See more Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. This post is part of the 25 Days of Gratitude, Self-Care, and Personal Growth event at 7 Cups. Self-compassion is not selfish; it is essential for your well-being. I understand that some days can be hard. You had a bad day, you are feeling sick, you feel like you are not good enough, you are failing and making mistakes. What do you tell yourself when you experience a situation like this? Do you indulge in negative thoughts? Or practice self-compassion and kindness? Different research conducted on this, reveals that the deliberate practice of self-compassion can alleviate anxiety, stress, and intrusive thoughts. Self-compassion plays a pivotal role in coping with stress. However, it is easier said than done when you are struggling and feeling low. Instead, many of us become our worst critics, and it becomes a constant loop. But somewhere, you have to get started to break this cycle. Here are some exercises that you may try to practice self-compassion deliberately: Exercise #1. Self-Compassionate Letter It is a powerful tool to practice self-kindness and understanding. It involves writing a letter to yourself, offering empathy and support, just as you would to a good friend. You can practice it as per your comfort either daily or weekly. Here is how you can do this: * Write a letter to yourself as if you were a dear friend. * Acknowledge your struggles and difficulties with kindness and understanding. * Offer words of encouragement, support, and reassurance. * Read the letter aloud to yourself, allowing the words to sink in. Exercise #2. Self-Compassion Break Whenever you feel stressed, take a moment to practice a self-compassion break and you may feel more confident and composed. Here is how you can practice it: * When you notice you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, take a short break. * Find a quiet place and sit comfortably. * Take some comfortable deep breaths. * Repeat a self-compassionate phrase, such as * "This is a difficult moment, but I can handle it.", * “It is okay to be not okay.”, * “I believe in myself. I got this.” * “I will get through this moment.” Exercise #3. Gratitude Practice Practicing gratitude regularly improves your mental health, strengthens your relationships, and increases your overall happiness. Here is how you can get started: * Take a moment each day to reflect on what you are grateful for. It doesn’t need to be big ones. All small ones count too. * This could be anything from your health to your relationships to simple pleasures. * Focusing on the positive aspects of your life can help boost your self-esteem and overall well-being. * Never force yourself to be grateful. If you are struggling, share your challenges and what you are learning from them. Questions for you * How do you practice self-compassion? * What is a barrier/ challenge that prevents you from practicing self-compassion?

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Post #2: Clarification on the Community Leader Badge

Group Support / by ASilentObserver

51 minutes ago

...See more Hello everyone, I hope you are all taking care of your well-being. If you have spent time in the group support chats, you may have likely seen some members with a Community Leader role listed under their usernames. Community Leader is a badge that acts as an umbrella for all group chat badges that used to be visible in the rooms. You can read more about it here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/GroupSupportInformationandUpdates_822/WhatistheCommunityLeaderBadge_305740/] But this post is to address a challenge that members with the Community Leader badge have been experiencing lately. We received some feedback that they are seen as people who can’t have challenges if they possess this badge. This is a common misconception. The badge is actually a form of recognition to appreciate the above-and-beyond efforts of a member for their compassionate support in the group chats through certain activities like hosting a Sharing Circle session. It is a token of gratitude and an umbrella badge for some of the badges they might hold due to their group chat activities. Here is the list of all roles/ badges that fall under it. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1mgSyCwIYJzeli0bqK2QTB3mRATiBu3DkaYz6lo6h4/] However, it doesn’t mean a member with the CL badge can’t have struggles or can be less than any other member to get support in the group chats. A member is a member first and a community leader second. We hope this clears it up! I hope this helps. So let’s continue to be kind and supportive to them like other members as well as recognize and appreciate their dedication. Let’s continue to care for each other and be part of each other’s healing and recovery journey.

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