Why it's ok to not be ok

Ever felt frustrated at yourself or felt like there was something wrong with you?

Or maybe you became convinced that you were different?

Watch this video to learn the neuroscience of compassion, how not to resist your emotions and a framework to put it all into action. 

Intentional Actions

4 As of Compassion Framework

A simple framework to help you practice compassion

1.  A-game

To receive the full benefits of compassion, it is essential to practice self-compassion first. Professor Kristen Neff highlights 3 core components of self-compassion; self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness.

2. Awareness of suffering

Show an awareness of the suffering of others by listening for the emotions behind their words.

3. Agreement in meaning

Seek to understand by finding the context of someone's actions. Affirm somebody's situation with a phrase like "that makes sense".

4. Action taken to relieve the suffering

Take action to relieve their suffering by acting before asking. Think from their perspective and act in whatever way will serve them.

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1 Character Challenge

Bravery

It takes bravery to embrace and accept our negative experiences. 

To choose a different response to the default option. 

Through the practice of compassion, you will develop bravery. 

Resources

1. Kristen Neff on self-compassion

2. Job rejection study - neural correlates of self-criticism and self-compassion

Enjoy!

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