One of the most important ways of kindness can be easily overlooked.
We all have those days when the stress and day-to-day life can feel overwhelming. Mental tension and physical tension are closely linked, and kindness doesn't cure the tension of a rough day...but it can be a balm to help you through.
Kindness expressed inward can be difficult when being tough on ourselves or if pushing through is a fixed mindset. Practice extending compassion to yourself... just as you would to another person. Remind yourself that it's okay to take a break and check in with your own needs.
Here are 2 quick ways to check in with yourself and show compassion inward.
1. Food and mood are linked!
Are you hungry or tired? When life gets busy, sometimes the basics can get overlooked. If you're running on empty, have a snack. Instead of a coffee, drink a big glass of water. Take a 20 minute nap.
2. Breath meditation can help calm anxious feelings.
Find a quiet space and sit or stand comfortably. Pay close attention to the feeling of the physical actions of breathing. Don’t try to change anything, just notice what is happening.
You can say to yourself as you breathe: “I breathe in….I breathe out.” This helps the mind anchor to the breath as your point of concentration. Continue for a few breaths, or until you can feel yourself relax.
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