Self-compassion
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Building Mental Fortitude: Self-compassion (Part 2) 9/16/2026 Do you replay past mistakes? Do you compare yourself to others? Do you treat your friends with more compassion than you do yourself? I know I do. I consider myself a compassionate person, but for some darn reason, I have difficulty being compassionate towards myself. I am my… Read more
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June 21, 2025 Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by a relentless pursuit of flawlessness and high standards. It can manifest as self-motivation and drive to achieve success, but it often leads to anxiety and low self-worth when those standards are not met according to Psychology Today. Perfectionism is driven primarily by internal pressure to avoid… Read more
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May 17, 2025 How often do you base your self-esteem on your accomplishments, your social circle, or your looks? How often is your self-esteem go up and down based on circumstances or moods? As I began researching the topic of self-esteem, I realized that, like many people, I conflated the definitions of self-esteem and self-worth.… Read more
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5/6/2025 Do you see yourself as kind and compassionate? Do you extend that to yourself? I must admit over the years, I thought of myself as not good enough. I internalized what I saw as a shortcoming. I developed a strong bias against myself. It was not just what I physically saw, I disliked or… Read more
