If your inner critic says things like these, then this blog is for you.
“You are so stupid! Why did you say that?
“They will never give YOU the promotion”
“You’re a terrible mother. You can’t even manage to get them to school on time.”
“You are so fat! And now you’re eating that?”
Read MoreWhen my kids were growing up, one of their favorite movies was Disney’s “The Mighty Ducks” with Emelio Estevez. The two coaches in the movie are fairly good examples of the difference between self-criticism and self-compassion when it comes to motivating ourselves to be our best selves.
Read MoreLike many of you, I was without power and water for a good chunk of this past week. And let me tell you, therapists are not immune to the effects of trauma. I have felt the effects of the stress of this past week and I’m sure you have too. Maybe it comes up in body aches or brain fog. If you have an autoimmune disease, you may notice an uptick in symptoms. Maybe you’re like I was on Thursday, and find yourself irritable and generally unpleasant company. We’ve all been to that place at one point or another. With that in mind, it seems like a great time to write about self-care, especially self-care in the aftermath of a storm. This storm was literal, but these techniques can help you weather a variety of life’s storms and guide you to safe harbor.
Read More“Love your neighbor as yourself” is the 2nd greatest commandment according to Jesus. It presupposes that we truly love ourselves. But for many of us, there is a harsh critical voice in our heads barraging us with insults and put-downs, things we would seldom say to an enemy much less a loved one. Self-compassion isn’t just a good idea. It is also Biblical.
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