What is self-compassion?
- Being kind to yourself instead of being judgmental.
- Keeping in mind the shared human experience rather than seeing yourself as completely isolated.
- Being mindful and accepting of your emotions, both positive and negative.
Self-compassion Guide
- I am [insert two special characteristics].
- I wonder [insert something you are curious about].
- I hear [insert an imaginary sound].
- I see [insert an imaginary sight].
- I want [insert a desire you have].
- I feel [insert a feeling about something imaginary].
- I worry [insert something that bothers you].
- I understand [something you know is true].
- I dream [something you dream about].
- I try [something you make an effort on].
- I hope [something you hope for].
- I am [the first line of the poem repeated].
References
Neff, Kristin. “Definition and Three Elements of Self Compassion.” Self-Compassion, 9 July 2020,
self-compassion.org/the-three-elements-of-self-compassion-2/.
Neff, Kristin, and Christopher Germer. “The Transformative Effects of Mindful Self-Compassion.”
Mindful, Mindful Communications & Such, PBC, 29 Jan. 2019, www.mindful.org/the-
transformative-effects-of-mindful-self-compassion/.
Poem is adapted from: https://freeology.com/wp-content/files/iampoem.pdf