33 The Mindfluence Revolution: Self-Compassionate Leadership from The Mindfluence Revolution

33 The Mindfluence Revolution: Self-Compassionate Leadership

32 minutes Posted Oct 21, 2015 at 7:30 am.

] Why is self-compassion important?

] You can't be compassionate to others and then not to yourself.

] Use the first date rule when you start to feel impatient with your partner.

] Leaders have needs as well.

] The critical voice in your own head is often the least understanding.

] What are the downsides of having a critical voice?

] When you have to be perfect in order to feel good about yourself, then there's something wrong.

] Forgive yourself when things go wrong.

] Self-compassion reduces anxiety. It's okay to have weak points.

] Self-compassion increases your self-worth.

] Positive self-talk is important, even Navy SEALs use it.

] Challenge of the week? Practice self-compassion.

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Dr. Matthew Norton and Bruce Hurley talk on the importance of practicing self-compassion. As people, we tend to extend more forgiveness and compassion onto others than we do for ourselves. Our co-hosts talk on why practicing self-compassion and positive self-talk can help reduce anxiety and stress levels significantly and to overcome the critical voice that beats us down during our failures.

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