Compassion Inspired Health

What do I need? This is the quintessential question we learn to ask ourselves in Mindful Self-Compassion. What do I need now, in this moment? ... Sometimes we need to rest. Sometimes to connect. To move. To settle. To veg out. There is power and healing in asking ourselves what we need, and giving it to ourselves. Sometimes we need to dip in the ocean. #VickiMcLeod captures the experience so well. #covidmentalhealth #wildswimming

Perhaps it's time to include yourself in those big arms of compassion that you have for everyone else? Self-Compassion is about learning to treat yourself with the same care and kindness you offer to those you love. Imagine that!... Next 6 week live online mindful self-compassion training with Victoria Pawlowski, R.C.C; and Dr. Kristy Williams https://compassioninspiredhealth.com//6-week-sc-mindful-s/ #mindfulselfcompassion #covidmentalhealth #compassioninspiredhealth

When overwhelmed and not knowing what to do, consider giving. Even a small amount to a non-profit doing good work. There are so many. For example, KIDS does amazing work supporting children and families in Cambodia. Their story is inspiring. Their work epic. The poet #DavidWhyte often shares a story about a conversation he had with #JohnODonahue where John urges him to 'always give a little more than you think you can'. I love that call to generosity. Especially at a tim...e like this. #generosity #stressmanagement #lovingkindness

'Can you be grateful for everything?' no, not for everything, but in every moment." - Brother David Steindl-Rast This free online course by Colette Lafia, Author is so beautiful in its simplicity and support in helping us cultivating this practice. I am really enjoying it and thankful for the opportunity to refocus on this part of my daily practice, especially during these crazy times. ... #gratitude #mindfulselfcompassion #mindfulness

Burnout is real. Fatigue, irritability, overwhelm, anger, negativity, intolerance and stress are some of the signs. Join us for our next 6 week Live Online Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion. Learn practical skills and tools you can use to reduce stress and anxiety while improving health, coping and relationships. ... https://compassioninspiredhealth.com//6-week-sc-mindful-s/

Inner Hospitality. It's a practice. Join us for our next 6 week live online training https://compassioninspiredhealth.com//6-week-sc-mindful-s/... #mindfulselfcompassion

This is a great podcast for parents, especially right now in the midst of juggling parenting, working, homeschooling, relationships and keeping everyone safe. Dr. Susan Pollak guides us through a 'Self-Compassion to Go' practice that can work as a liferaft during difficult moments in parenting. Then she offers a compassionate meditation practice to help us find much-needed resilience when we find ourselves grasping for control. #mindfulselfcompassion #selfcompassionparenting