Be Well Magazine

Here at Invitation to Health, we talk a lot about self-compassion. We believe that loving yourself is an essential step in the wellness journey. Most of us understand the importance of compassion to others. We notice when another person is suffering and…

Compassion, like love, is a word used freely, possibly without much consideration of its meaning. We talk about ‘feeling compassion’. But it’s much more than an emotion, although it’s certainly ‘heartfelt’.

Being kind to you Self-compassion is treating yourself with the same kindness and care you’d treat a friend. Self-compassion is not self- indulgence, self-pity, or self-esteem. It’s a skill you can learn and practice. You do the practice in exactly the same…