Gentleness towards yourself
Self-gentleness is a way of treating yourself with kindness and responsibility in times of error, tension, or suffering.
Definition
It does not mean indulgence or abandonment of standards. It's part of self-compassion: it allows you to acknowledge the difficulty without self-flagellation, and then get back to action. In practice, it helps reduce shame and tension that often block change.
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Practice and life
After the mistake, write down the sentence you would say to a friend in the same situation, and then add one responsible step.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to confuse gentleness with excuses. It is also a mistake to use strictness with yourself as the only way to motivate yourself.
Questions for self-reflection
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