Feb. 7, 2023

If your child, spouse, or close friend told you they were struggling with something, how would you respond? Odds are, you’d take the time to listen and find a way to show you care. Compassion, or the concern for other people’s misfortune, is an important part of any relationship — and if you’re close with someone, it’s fairly easy to do. So why does it feel so counterintuitive to show that same compassion to yourself when you’ve made a mistake? One reason: The expectation that you need to “tough it out” or just work harder when things are difficult. Such messages make it difficult to acknowledge when you’re struggling with something — and even more difficult to take care of yourself. Here’s how to change the dialogue.

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