Welcome back to Week 1 of our Self-Compassion Series! Now that we’ve talked about the foundations, it’s time to bring this idea into the everyday moments of your life. These three exercises are simple yet powerful ways to experience self-compassion in action. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to deepen your practice, these tools are here to help you build a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself.

1. Write Your Future Self a Compassionate Note

This exercise has been surprisingly helpful for me in moments when I felt stuck or uncertain. Imagine yourself a few months from now—stronger, wiser, and having weathered the challenges ahead. Writing to your future self is a way to plant seeds of encouragement for the moments you might need it most.

2. Mirror Kindness Exercise

This exercise might feel a little uncomfortable or even embarrassing at first—and that’s okay. Looking at yourself with kindness is something many of us aren’t used to, but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to practice self-compassion.

3. Name Your Inner Critic and Inner Ally

We all have that critical voice in our heads—nagging, judging, and comparing. But we also have an inner ally—the one who roots for us, encourages us, and speaks with kindness. Giving these voices names can help you identify them more clearly and shift your focus from the critic to the ally.

Ready to Try These Out?

These exercises are more than just practices—they’re small invitations to reconnect with yourself. Try one today, and notice how even a few moments of self-compassion can shift your perspective.

Next week, we’ll dive into the roots of negative self-talk and how to reframe it into something gentler and more supportive. Until then, be kind to yourself—you’re doing amazing.