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Practice Self-Compassion

Replace self-criticism with kindness using evidence-based techniques.

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# Practice Self-Compassion **Best model:** Claude 4 Sonnet **Category:** Mental Health & Self-Care **Tags:** self-compassion, kindness, mental health, mindfulness ## Description Replace self-criticism with kindness using evidence-based techniques. ## Prompt Learn self-compassion for [STRUGGLE]. Include: 1. DEFINITION: Self-kindness vs self-judgment, common humanity vs isolation, mindfulness vs over-identification. 2. NEFF'S EXERCISES: How would you treat a friend? Self-compassion break, supportive touch. 3. INNER CRITIC: Name it, dialogue with it, thank it and dismiss it. 4. FAILURE: Reframe as learning, normalize struggle, share with trusted person. 5. MISTAKES: Apologize, repair, forgive self, move on. 6. BODY: Comfort foods, warm bath, gentle movement, rest without guilt. 7. LANGUAGE: Notice 'should,' 'always,' 'never' — replace with 'It is hard when...' 8. JOURNALING: Three good things, gratitude, letter to self. 9. MEDITATION: Loving-kindness, body scan, RAIN technique. 10. THERAPY: MSC program, CFT, self-compassion-focused CBT. Be as kind to yourself as you are to others.