Self-Respect Quote by Joan Didion
This self-respect quote by Joan Didion sums up character so beautifully – do you agree? A link to the original article is here. “Character – the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life, is the source from which self-respect springs.” ~ Joan Didion. If you are ready to reclaim your courage and take the next step…
The 3 Stages of Progress with Mindful Self-Compassion
The mindful self-compassion course talks about the 3 stages of progress with mindful self-compassion. As there are a number of people I am working with at present with mindfulness and self-compassion, I thought I would explain a little more about the 3 stages. The 3 Stages of Progress with Mindful Self-Compassion It is said…
Learning to Label My Emotions
Learning to recognise and label my emotions has been a rollercoaster ride for me. Throughout my adventure of emotional courage, I started to realise that there was a difference between knowing something and then doing or being or experiencing it. Intuitively, I knew that learning to label my own emotions could give me insight in…
What is My Disorganisation Costing Me?
One of the areas I work with clients is self-management and personal effectiveness. (i.e. being organised). This is a trait I have had the majority of my life – it comes naturally to me and I am challenged when I don’t feel organised. There was a time thought in my life, when I did struggle…
How Do Loving-Kindness and Compassion Relate to One Another?
Loving-kindness and compassion are concepts. They are similar, however also a little different. This week, in the Mindful Self-Compassion class I am running, we discussed these topics. Subsequently, I wanted to share some insights on how loving-kindness and compassion relate to one another. What is Self-Compassion? Christopher Germer in his book The Mindful Path…
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
In the book, Frames of Mind – The Theory of Multiple Intelligences Dr. Howard Gardner proposed that human beings have eight intelligences. Gardner (1983) suggested that the traditional notion of intelligence, which is centrally based on IQ testing, is far too limited. Gardner (2006) believed – “… that human cognitive competence is better described in terms…
How Do Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Relate to One Another?
As I was teaching mindfulness this week, a question come up – how do mindfulness and self-compassion relate to one another? When I first started learning about mindful self-compassion, I had a similar question, so following is some of what I discovered. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is often referred to as the opposite of…
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