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Throughout our Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe , you’ve been building a better understanding of your inner voice. Now think of journaling as having a relationship with that inner voice. Sometimes your inner voice becomes hypercritical or starts to weigh you down. During those times, it can be harder to give yourself ...
We hope you’ve been more cognizant of your inner voice over during the Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe . It is time to take it one step further with meditation. Sometimes we need to turn inward more. Today is one of those days. When you meditate, you turn your mind away from distracting thoughts and focus on the present ...
Welcome to week 2 of the Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe . Do you have a saying or quote you repeat in your head that keeps you motivated? That’s a mantra, and it’s a fantastic tool to use in moments when you could use some self-compassion. Self-compassion expert Kristin Neff, PhD, says these “memorized phrases [can ...
Welcome to day 5 of the Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe . Congratulations — you’re halfway through! Gratitude helps build a more positive outlook, it creates a better environment for self-compassion. It’s a crucial ingredient for quieting your inner critic. Gratitude gives your inner voice the fuel it needs to speak kind, ...
Welcome to day 4 of the Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe . Now that you know what your inner critic sounds like and how to approach that harsh voice with care, it’s time to practice nurturing yourself. Stop and check in with yourself by asking, “How am I feeling? What do I need in this moment?” Self-awareness is key. Try this ...
Welcome to day 3 of the Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe . It’s normal to be tough on ourselves sometimes. We all have inner critics. But studies show that criticizing ourselves activates our “fight-or-flight” response, which creates stress hormones in our bodies. Think about this: What would your closest friend say to ...
Welcome to day 2 of the Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe . The first step to having self-compassion involves recognizing when you need it most. This comes from mindfulness. When you practice mindfulness, you focus on the present moment. That helps you better acknowledge emotions of all ...
Welcome to day 1 of the Show Yourself Kindness challenge, powered by CeraVe . In order to cultivate true self-compassion, you have to give yourself permission to focus on you. Over the next 10 days, put yourself higher on your priority list, and don’t feel guilty about it. Keep reminding yourself (as many times as needed) what self-compassion is — ...
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yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!
it also works for me. I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing.
I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients.
Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!