A few thoughts to start the new year as we focus on Living Mindfully Every Day!
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Values tell you so much about a person. One of my top values is self-compassion. I believe that self-compassion is the key to a satisfying life.
My belief comes from my own experiences. Several years ago, I was overwhelmed and exhausted trying to be everything to everybody, my family, work, and business. I felt guilty when my mind wandered from the immediate needs of a family member.
My apologies did not ease the guilty feelings.
When I didn’t get the outcomes I desired in business, I felt frustrated and like a failure.
It was clear that I needed to re-examine my priorities. With that in mind, I returned to my practice of mindfulness with self-compassion. Self-compassion is treating ourselves the way we would treat others who are suffering, failing or who feel inadequate.
You’ve heard me talk about mindfulness, paying attention in a particular way to the present moment on purpose and without judgment.
You might wonder about self-compassion. Compassion means to sympathize or to feel the pain of another. In practice, it is a wish or impulse to alleviate the suffering of another. In essence, when we experience difficulties, we embrace ourselves with care and concern.
Using self-compassion, I reclaimed my life vision and reacquainted myself with experiences that I value.
Now I consistently feel rested, relaxed, and refreshed.
Since then, I made a commitment to help other “super” women like me do the same.
What do you value most?
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