Imagine a world without the countless individuals who risked their own lives to save others during wartime. Imagine a world without those who’ve run into burning buildings or executed other heroic feats of rescue during times of trauma. It’s unthinkable.
Benefits of Compassion
A. The combination of self-compassion and optimism is beneficial for depression-vulnerable people.
B. Self-compassion is linked to various aspects of general well-being and it buffers the negative impact of stress
C. Compassion is related to increased happiness and it also related to higher levels of well-being
D. Self-compassion has a number of proven psychological benefits, such as reduced PTSD symptom severity and lower levels of psychopathology in general.
E. Compassion promotes social connection among adults and children. Social connection is important to adaptive human functioning, as it is related to increased self-esteem, empathy, well-being; and higher interpersonal orientation
F. Compassion within classrooms is related to increased cooperation and better learning, teach your kids and students compassion in school and at home just the same way you teach them about religion.
What can I do to be more compassionate?
Be altruistic; We can be more compassionate by moving beyond our comfort zones and helping individuals or engaging in service work as a way of helping people, animals, and our communities. Altruistic behaviors also improve the self-esteem and well-being of those who offer them.
Avoid judgment; It is impossible to know the factors that have led a person toward their current predicament; nor how we would fare in the same situation. Considering our own similarities to others in need will help to promote empathy and compassion.
Practice gratitude;Reflecting on the things in your life that you appreciate will foster a sense of compassion for those less fortunate.
Be kind to yourself; Sometimes we are our own worst enemies. Remember that all human beings are flawed and will make mistakes; ongoing rumination and self-loathing serves no benefit to you or anyone around you. Instead, practice self-forgiveness and coping tools that will help you to move forward in a more positive way.
Self Compassion.
Self-compassion is different than self-esteem. Self-esteem depends on our accomplishments and on others’opinions of us. However, self-compassion involves a consistent attitude of acceptance and kindness toward ourselves, no matter what.To practice self-compassion, begin by noticing how you talk to yourself. If you notice that your thoughts are usually critical, negative, or judging, examine how you can shift them. Imagine speaking to yourself as you would speak to someone you love and want to comfort.
In addition to offering compassion to others, we need to offer it to ourselves. Research on self-compassion shows that it has multiple positive benefits, including
Better ability to relate to others, increased happiness, agreeableness, conscientiousness, greater optimism, more positive mood, decreased stress, stonger personal initiative, a sense of curiosity and exploration.
Conclusively, Nemo Dat Quod non Abet; you cannot give what you don’t have. You have to be 💯 percent compassionate to yourself before you can extend your compassionate heart and mind to your neighbors, you co-workers, your friends, families, and strangers.
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