How to Be Kinder to Yourself

How to Be , Kinder to Yourself.
In today's world, it's easy
to be full of self-doubt. .
Many of us tend to be over-critical of ourselves, and it's not doing us any favors.
Here are a few simple ways
to be kinder to yourself:.
Talk to Yourself
as You Would
an Old Friend.
Experts say self-compassion
is an important trait to realize.
Beating yourself up can be counterintuitive to a healthy and happy life.
We're talking about using the
same kind and gentle language
and approaches that we do with
the other people we love in
our lives with ourselves. , Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D., founder of Therapy for Black Girls, via NPR.
Keep Reciepts .
If you're feeling like you've never
accomplished anything, ask yourself
"what evidence do I have to support that?".
We want to monitor and keep a log of what kind of negative self-talk we're having. , Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D., founder of Therapy for Black Girls, via NPR.
Slow Down on
Social Media.
Experts suggest altering your
social media habits can greatly
benefit your mental health.
When you're already somebody who is struggling with negative self-talk ... the last thing that you need is a bunch of social media. , Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D., founder of Therapy for Black Girls, via NPR.
Stop Thinking
About Yourself
as Much.
Difficult as it may be, one way to
be nicer to yourself is to
stop thinking about yourself.
Something that a lot of times happens
with depression and anxiety is that we
feel like people are paying way more
attention to us than they actually are. , Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D., founder of Therapy for Black Girls, via NPR.
Experts say it's helpful to keep your
hands busy and yourself occupied.