Quotes about Self-compassion

Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield.

It's vital that you accept yourself and learn to be happy with who God made you to be. If you want to truly enjoy your life, you must be at peace with yourself.

When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you.

Don't receive condemnation when you have setbacks or bad days. Just get back up, dust yourself off, and start again.

Chapter 21 teaches us to be less toxic toward ourselves.

Self-rejection paves the landing strip for the rejection of others to arrive and pull on up to the gates of our hearts. Think about why it hurts so much when other people say or do things that make you feel rejected. Isn't it in part due to the fact they just voiced some vulnerability you've already berated yourself for? It hurts exponentially more when you're kicked in an already bruised shin.

Forgiveness is worthless to us emotionally if we can't forgive ourselves.

Forgiveness is, first of ali, a gift I give myself.

We Are Lovable Even if the most important person in your world rejects you, you are still real, and you are still okay.

Few of us know the experience of being loved for being just who we are.

Maybe we should think about whether some imperfections might be a good thing. Maybe we should consider whether we're trying too hard to smooth all the rough edges.

Today I will simply accept. I will relinquish the need to be in resistance to myself and my environment in any way. I will move forward in joy by accepting where I am right now.