When we practice self-compassion, we create a sacred space for healing. Embracing ourselves as we are allows us to transform our pain into Wisdom and our shame into self-love. Plus, it gives us the courage to face our lives with more Clarity and grace.

Let’s make self-compassion a daily practice and unlock the door to deep transformation. Remember, you deserve all the love and care you offer to others.

Enjoy this 5-minute self-compassion break using iffirmations!

Episode timing:

00:00 – You Deserve Self-Compassion

01:22 – Self Compassion Break Part 1: Soothing + Regulating Breathing

03:57 – Self-Compassion Break Part 2: Iffirmations for Increasing Self-Compassion

7:00 – Conclusion

Learn all about Iffirmations here

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And to make real change in your nervous system, you need to regulate regularly.

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Iffirmations to Increase Self-Compassion:

What if it’s okay to feel this way right now?

What if there’s nothing wrong with me for feeling how I’m feeling?

What if my feelings here actually make sense in a way?

What if I can soften my heart towards myself and this moment?

What if I can start to accept myself where I am and as I am?

What would it be like to have more and more compassion for myself exactly as I am?

What would it be like if I learned to honor myself, imperfections and all?

Who would I become if I could release my self-judgment and foster self-understanding instead?

What if I can become a steady source of love and compassion in my life?

What if I can have my back even when things are hard?

What if I can be patient with myself?

What would it be like to understand that I’m a work in progress and that’s okay?

What if self-compassion is my best route forward?

What if I truly and deeply deserve compassion?

What if I truly and deeply deserve compassion, because …

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Somatic Healing Meditations homepage

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Karena Neukirchner is a trauma-informed emotional healing coach who specializes in helping clients quickly identify and heal subconscious blocks, old emotional wounds, and self-sabotaging core beliefs that keep them from living lives of authenticity and joy.
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