You don’t have to choose between caring for others and caring for yourself. They’re deeply connected. Self-compassion provides the emotional resources needed to care for others without becoming drained.
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If you would like to learn more, join me for a Self-Compassion for Caregivers workshop on Saturday, May 30th.
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This workshop will present theory and research on the key role that self-compassion plays for caregivers. A variety of practices will be taught that can help you maintain equilibrium in difficult caregiving situations. You will also explore how to meet your needs in a balanced and fulfilling manner.
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The workshop is relevant for the general public as well as professional caregivers.
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📆 Saturday, May 30th
⏰ 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CT
📍 Zoom
📚 CE Credits available
💫 Self-Compassion Community annual members receive 25% off
💫 Register before May 16, 2026 and get 10% off at checkout
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Comment “CAREGIVERS” below, and we’ll DM you the registration link!
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#SelfCompassion #Caregivers #KristinNeff
Stress at work is inevitable, but how you respond in the moment matters.
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It can be simple and quick. A small gesture like gently folding your arms or placing a hand on your body, paired with a few supportive words, can help regulate your nervous system right away.
You can say something like, “This is hard. I feel overwhelmed. I’m here for you.”
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You can do this in a meeting, while reading a stressful email, or after making a mistake. These brief check-ins support you in staying clear, learning from challenges, and moving forward with more steadiness.
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You don’t need long practices to feel the impact. Small moments, repeated throughout the day, can reduce burnout, support productivity, and strengthen how you show up at work.
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✨ Try it today: the next time stress arises, offer yourself one small gesture of support and a kind phrase.
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#SelfCompassion #WorkplaceWellbeing #BurnoutRecovery #MindfulLeadership
Mindfulness is a core component of self-compassion. Ever wondered how to turn ordinary moments into mindful practices? Follow these simple steps to transform everyday activities into opportunities for presence and awareness. Commit to practicing this mindfulness exercise daily for a week and watch how it transforms your experience!
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#Mindfulness #DailyPractice #SelfCompassion
Join me for Healing Your Deepest Wounds—a free, 7-day online event happening May 12–18, 2026, featuring 45+ world-class experts in trauma healing, attachment science, and nervous system regulation.
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Gain clarity around the patterns that have shaped your life. Move beyond self-blame and confusion as you explore how emotional wounds form—and how healing unfolds through neuroscience and integrative approaches.
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Plus, enjoy daily live meditation and breathwork sessions.
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Presented by HeartMind Institute and Neurodynamic Breathwork.
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Comment “HEALING” below and we’ll DM you the registration link.
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#HealingYourDeepestWounds #TraumaInformed #AttachmentHealing #NervousSystemRegulation
Self-compassion isn’t about making the pain go away. It’s about not abandoning ourselves when it’s here.
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Take a moment. Place a hand on your heart, soften your breath, and remind yourself: “I’m here.”
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#SelfCompassion #KristinNeff
A meaningful endorsement ahead of Gilt Free’s release:
“In Gilt Free, Keren Eldad offers a powerful invitation to step out of the gilded cages we often build for ourselves in the pursuit of success. With insight, candor, and compassion, she reveals how overachievement can quietly disconnect us from our true selves - and how reclaiming honesty, integrity, and self-belonging can lead to a far more meaningful life.”
— Kristin Neff
Hearing this from Kristin, whose work has deeply shaped the field of self-compassion, feels incredibly meaningful.
Gilt Free will be out in the world in 17 days. You can pre-order the book on Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Walmart and Bookshop in my bio.
#personaldevelopment #selfhelp #selfhelpbook #books #author
Join us for the May Self-Compassion Gathering - a live Q&A with Dr. Kristin Neff! The event will begin with a guided self-compassion meditation led by Kristin, followed by an open question-and-answer session.
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You will have the opportunity to ask Kristin questions on any topic related to self-compassion.
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📆 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CT
📍 Zoom
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Comment “GATHERING” below, and we’ll DM you the RSVP link! Free for Self-Compassion Community members, get a one-time guest pass to the community for $1, or buy an event ticket for $25.
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#SelfCompassion #KristinNeff
Meet @neffselfcompassion 💚 A member of our Advisory Board, Kristin is a self-compassion pioneer, researcher and best-selling author. This month, she is challenging us to practice self-compassion and reminds us that it is a necessity, not a luxury. We are so grateful to you, Kristin!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder to take a moment for ourselves when we're stressed. Our natural threat response can often lead to fight (self-criticism), flight (isolation), and freeze (rumination). But self-compassion offers a powerful antidote.
By practicing kindness, mindfulness, and connecting with our shared humanity, we downregulate the threat system and activate the care system (the tend and befriend response), reducing stress and fostering resilience.
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Research shows that this shift into self-compassion can lower cortisol levels and increase heart rate variability, making us less defensive, calmer, and more balanced.
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This month, let’s prioritize mental well-being and show ourselves the kindness we need. Take a pause, place your hand on your heart, and remind yourself that you are worthy of care and compassion.
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#MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCompassion #KindnessMatters #Mindfulness #MentalHealthMatters
✨ Montréal — a rare in‑person opportunity is coming your way. ✨
Starting in less than 2 weeks, join Kristin Neff and Chris Germer, co‑developers of Mindful Self‑Compassion (MSC), for a 2‑day in‑person Core Skills Workshop in Montréal on May 16–17. Learn directly from the founders through guided practices, teaching, and shared inquiry—all designed to help you meet life’s challenges with greater kindness, strength, and resilience.
📍 In person | Montréal, QC
🗓 May 16–17
Spots are limited—don’t miss this chance to practice self‑compassion with a global community, right here at home.
✨ Learn more & register at link in bio or at centerformsc.org
Join me for a Self-Compassion for Caregivers workshop on Saturday, May 30th. Self-compassion is crucial for caregivers because it allows us to resource ourselves so that we can sustain giving to others without burning out.
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This workshop will present theory and research on the key role that self-compassion plays for caregivers. A variety of practices will be taught that can help you maintain equilibrium in difficult caregiving situations. You will also explore how to meet your needs in a balanced and fulfilling manner.
ㅤ
The workshop is relevant for the general public as well as professional caregivers.
ㅤ
📆 Saturday, May 30th
⏰ 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM CT
📍 Zoom
📚 CE Credits available
💫 Self-Compassion Community annual members receive 25% off
💫 Register before May 16, 2026 and get 10% off at checkout
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Comment “CAREGIVERS” below, and we’ll DM you the registration link!
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#SelfCompassion #Caregivers #KristinNeff
Self-compassion has two expressions: tender and fierce and they can be aimed inward and outward.
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Tender self-compassion helps us soften. It allows us to accept ourselves, our emotions, and the realities of the external world with gentleness and understanding.
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Fierce self-compassion helps us take action. It gives us the strength to say no, to set boundaries, to stand up for ourselves or others, and to make healthy changes when needed.
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Both energies are essential. Sometimes compassion means holding ourselves with care, and sometimes it means courageously taking a stand.
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#SelfCompassion #FierceSelfCompassion #TenderSelfCompassion
