“You failed again” - “You are not enough” - “Why are you trying anyhow?”

These are some of the things our inner critic is very good at telling or asking us that, with the result of often sabotaging all our efforts to grow.

Being self generous means to comfort ourselves when we need it, it goes beyond just being kind or gentle. The practice of self generosity is an essential part of self-care. It allows us to see the wounds of self-criticism. There are many ways we can be generous to ourselves, like with our time, our love, our patience and by forgiving ourselves when we make a mistake.

To be generous is to give from the heart to meet our own needs. It can be comforting by placing our hands on our heart when we are feeling sad, giving us time to learn step by step without any harsh judgement, giving ourselves compliments and quality me-time to mention just a few things.

Generosity allows us to fill our cup first to be able to help others in need.

Participation question:

How do you practise being generous to yourself, can you give an example?

Is it easier for you to be generous to others, but harder to be generous with yourself and if so why?

Resources:

How To Practice Self Love https://youtu.be/ZsTKyYOuK84

2-Minute Tips: How to Practice Self-Compassion https://youtu.be/Qes9HoxfkE0

Self-affirmations to practise:

1. I do the best I can

2. I accept who I am with all my strengths and flaws

3. It’s okay to make mistakes and forgive myself.

4. I am free to let go of others’ judgments.

5. Every day is a new opportunity. I won’t let self-doubt or judgment hold me back from the future.

Seeking Help

Feeling bad about ourselves all the time can be a sign of mental illness. Please reach out for help or support if you have negative thoughts about yourself to the point where it disrupts your life.

Are you looking for a therapist? 7cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information click on this link https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1

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