Publisher's Synopsis
Have you ever struggled with taking care of yourself in the same caring, compassionate, kind way that you take care of others? I know I have. Unfortunately, this way of living my life taking care of others while neglecting myself led to challenges with anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, and generally feeling exhausted. I could never catch up to the expectations I placed on myself to care for others, and there were always more people in line to take care of. When I learned about self-compassion, I was skeptical. I thought that spending time caring for myself was selfish, and that if I took time to care for myself, I would end up with less time to care for others. What I found was actually the opposite! Once I started practicing self-compassion, I felt MUCH more equipped to care for others in my life. Once I learned to give myself grace in my imperfections, I found I had more energy and creativity to share. Once I gave myself time and space to process my own emotions, I was more able to care for others and help them with their struggles. Self-Compassion is the practice of being mindful of yourself and your experiences, knowing you're not alone in your struggle, and learning to offer yourself kindness, regardless of the cause of your suffering. This journal will lead you in a journey of discovering what is currently going on in your world. It will help you explore any current circumstances leading to pain or suffering in your life, and teach you mindfulness to be able to sit with those feelings. It teaches the practice of common humanity, or learning that you are not alone in your struggles - other people are going through tough things, too! Life is not perfect for any human being. The last and final practice this journal will teach is the practice of self-kindness, or learning how to treat yourself better. I know that Self-Compassion has made a great difference in my life, and my hope is that it is just as impactful for you, too.
