Self-Compassion Exercise from Assertiveness Guide Featured on Weightless Blog

According to Julie, think of a recent situation where you experienced pain, whether from a physical injury or an emotional one. It might be anything from a fight with a friend to a breakup to someone’s passing. She suggests asking ourselves these questions:

• “What did I tell myself about my pain?
• Was my self-talk nurturing or was it critical?
• Did I validate my suffering or minimize it?
• How did I behave toward myself when I was hurting?
• Was I able to provide nurturing, comfort and validation to myself?”