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A Gentle Note to Readers

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Before you continue, I want to share that some of these posts include psychoeducation, poetry and visual imagery that touch on emotional trauma, family conflict, and difficult personal experiences. Some of the language and graphic elements may feel intense or triggering for some readers.

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Please take care of yourself as you move through this piece. Feel free to pause, step away, or return when you’re ready. Your well-being always comes first.

Let’s Talk About Self-Compassion 💛

  • Writer: Tiffany Snow
    Tiffany Snow
  • 1 day ago
  • 2 min read

(A gentle reminder to be your own bestie)



Can we be honest for a second?


Most of us are way harder on ourselves than we would ever be on someone we love.

We replay awkward conversations. We criticize our bodies. We shame ourselves for resting.


We expect perfection… and then feel disappointed when we don’t meet it.

But if your best friend came to you feeling defeated, would you say,

“Wow. You really messed that up.”


Of course not.


You’d probably say something like,

“That makes sense.”“You’re doing your best.” “I’ve got you.”


Self-compassion is learning to offer that same energy to yourself.



The Self-Compassion “Recipe”


I like to think of self-compassion as a simple recipe. It's nothing fancy, just three nourishing ingredients.


  1. A Dash of Self-Kindness


Self-kindness is talking to yourself like someone you care about.

It might sound like:

  • “Today was hard.”

  • “It’s okay that I didn’t get everything done.”

  • “I’m still worthy, even if I made a mistake.”


It might look like:

  • Letting yourself rest without guilt.

  • Drinking water and actually sitting down to eat.

  • Choosing gentler words in your inner dialogue.


You don’t need to become wildly positive overnight. Just… a little softer.



  1. A Bowl of Common Humanity


Here’s something important:

You are not the only one who struggles. You are not the only one who fails sometimes.

You are not the only one who has down days.


It can feel isolating when you’re hurting.

Our minds love to whisper, “Everyone else has it together.”


But the truth? Everyone is carrying something.

Struggle is part of being human. So is imperfection. So is figuring it out as you go.

You are not broken. You are human.



  1. A Sprinkle of Mindfulness


This is the “slow down” ingredient.

Just for a moment:

  • Feel your feet on the floor.

  • Notice your breathing.

  • Place a hand on your chest and feel your heartbeat.

  • Let the past and future soften for a minute.


You don’t have to solve your whole life right now.

Just be here.

Mindfulness isn’t about clearing your mind. It’s about noticing what’s happening without attacking yourself for it.



Why This Matters


Being hard on yourself might feel motivating in the short term, but it’s exhausting in the long run.

Compassion doesn’t make you lazy. It doesn’t lower your standards. It doesn’t mean you stop growing.

It creates safety. And growth happens best in safe environments, even internally.



If Self-Compassion Feels Weird…


That’s okay.

If you grew up with high expectations, criticism, trauma, or pressure to “be strong,” self-compassion can feel unfamiliar.

It might even feel uncomfortable at first.


Start small.

Instead of: “I can’t believe I did that.”

Try: “That didn’t go how I hoped. I’m still learning.”

Small shifts. Over time. That’s enough.



A Gentle Reminder


You don’t have to earn kindness. You don’t have to be perfect to deserve grace. You don’t have to have it all together to be worthy.

Be your own bestie.


At All Season Wellness, we believe healing isn’t just about coping skills; it’s about how you relate to yourself in the quiet moments.

And you deserve a voice inside your head that feels like home.

 
 
 

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