Posts Tagged ‘Self-compassion’
Be Kind To Yourself Today
In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra highlights the crucial role of self-compassion in achieving success, using Serena Williams as an example of how elite performers embrace setbacks with kindness rather than self-criticism. Drawing on Dr. Kristen Neff’s research, Dr. Cindra outlines three key elements of self-compassion: self-kindness, recognizing common humanity, and…
Read MoreBreaking Free from the Comparison Trap
In this episode, Dr. Kamphoff shares why we experience compassion and how to break free from it. Power Phrase of the Week: “I focus on my own journey and growth. I celebrate my progress.” Quote of the Week: “A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” –…
Read MoreHow to Let Go
Showing yourself self-compassion is key to adapting and bouncing back quickly after setbacks, adversity, and mistakes. There are so many things you cannot control. Self-compassion is also a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety, and perfectionistic thinking, which can lead to poor performance. When you practice self-compassion, you are able to live and let go. In…
Read MoreYour Inner Critic
Think about a time that you were in flow. What did your flow zone feel like? What led to that feeling? What were you doing? Why do these particular activities lead to flow for you? Your inner critic is your disempowering inner voice. We all have an inner critic inside of us. We want to…
Read MoreSelf-Critical vs. Self-Compassion
In this episode, we discuss the difference between showing yourself self-compassion vs. being self-critical. Self-compassion is a practice we can work towards each day and there are numerous benefits. The practice of self-compassion is giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others. When you are kind to yourself, you can also…
Read MoreDon’t Take Things Personally
When you decide to protect yourself and not to take things personally, you avoid needless suffering. You cannot be hurt by others. Your anger, irritation, jealousy, frustration, and conflicts with others lessen. You are happier and at your best more often. Quote of the Week: “Quit worrying about what other people think and follow…
Read MoreWhy Self-Compassion is Essential
Self-compassion is a practice; it is not a switch we can just flip on. Self-compassion is a habit we form by practicing kindness in the moment many times throughout our day. When you are kind to yourself, then you can be kind with others. As the Dalai Lama said, “One must be compassionate to oneself…
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