Thank you for building your Simple | Pure | Whole Wellness toolkit and positive habits! I hope you enjoy these free gifts and will continue to join me for more.
Self-Compassion Journaling Worksheet: 3 Steps to Self-Compassion
This Self-Compassion Journaling Exercise can help you build the habit of self-compassion. Try using this self-compassion journaling worksheet and exercise daily for at least a week to begin to cultivate a greater insight and awareness into how you react towards yourself. Come back to it and revisit your self-compassion journal practice as needed to renew and strengthen your self-love!
- Start by finding a quiet, peaceful place free of distractions where you can sit with your journal and reflect.
- Think back on your day and write down anything that arises about situations in which you judged yourself, felt hurt, criticized yourself or had a difficult experience that made you angry, in pain, frustrated, embarrassed, guilty or ashamed.
- Look at each event which you listed and consider how you can bring mindfulness, a sense of common humanity and self-compassion to the experience to process it in a more loving way using the 3 step approach described in more detail here.
Download your free worksheet from my upcoming eWorkbook to get started building positive habits and cultivating self-compassion!
Printable greyscale version here
Counting the Breath Meditation: Find Calm Anywhere
One of the most powerful ways to stay calm and centered to counteract the physical and emotional impacts of stress is to breathe optimally. Deep, relaxing breathing into the lower lungs balancing the nervous system and allows you to connect to the present moment, setting the stage for healing.
Click below to download this powerful meditation exercise card to use when you feel challenged, anxious or overwhelmed:
As a special BONUS, you can also access and download an audio mp4 file of this guided mindfulness meditation exercise to take with you on the go so that you can find calm anywhere!
