The Self-Compassion Break: A Mindfulness Practice for Difficult Emotions and Self-Criticism

The Self-Compassion Break is a mindfulness practice that helps you respond to difficult emotions and self-criticism with greater kindness. Through three simple steps (mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness) you can acknowledge what you are experiencing without judging yourself for struggling. Learn how to use this practice during stressful moments to make room for your feelings and offer yourself the understanding you would extend to someone you care about.