Give yourself more Self Compassion

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09/05/21 • 16 min

Today we look at what self-compassion is, how to allow it and why it can feel uncomfortable at first.
In this episode I discuss:

What is self-compassion
How to identify if we are giving ourselves self compassion
Why allowing self compassion can feel uncomfortable
How to take steps to give yourself self compassion

Show notes and the transcript can be found here: https://michellekevill.com/selfcompassion

Today we look at what self-compassion is, how to allow it and why it can feel uncomfortable at first.
In this episode I discuss:

What is self-compassion
How to identify if we are giving ourselves self compassion
Why allowing self compassion can feel uncomfortable
How to take steps to give yourself self compassion

Show notes and the transcript can be found here: https://michellekevill.com/selfcompassion

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Asking for help as a Perfectionist

I am discussing how to ask for help as a perfectionist and why being vulnerable can actually get you to achieve your success.
In this episode I discuss:

Childhood and societal messages absorbed that influence our thinking
Why being vulnerable and asking for help gets you success
How to ask for help and loosen control
How to sit the uncomfortableness of asking for help

Show notes and the transcript can be found here: https://michellekevill.com/askingforhelp

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In this episode I discuss:

How to explore your thoughts around work
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The importance of sitting with uncomfortable emotions
How to stick with your work boundaries through small steps

Show notes and the transcript can be found here: https://michellekevill.com/workboundaries

How to deal with Big F*cking Feelings - Give yourself more Self Compassion

Transcript

[00:00:00] Hi, everyone. How are we doing? I hope you're well, and if not, at least you are here. So today's episode, I've actually switched around a little bit and I'm going to be talking about self compassion. Firstly, I am having the human experience. Guys, it's been a rough couple of days, personal stuff and at work. But I am sitting with the feelings and practicing what I teach and just, you know, going through it. And this is where having a little self compassion for yourself is super, s