Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
Release self-judgment, adapt to sitting in the quiet, find comfort in rest, give yourself some grace, and rediscover who you are.
Here are some recommended exercises, books, and other resources I personally use and recommend to my clients and loved ones.
Self-Compassion and Grace
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Kristin Neff - BookShop or Amazon
Radical Acceptance, Tara Brach - BookShop or Amazon
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions, Dr. Christopher Germer - BookShop or Amazon
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, Brene Brown - BookShop or Amazon
Books and Resources to Support Your Mindfulness Practice
R.A.I.N by Tara Brach - Recognize - Allow - Investigate - Nurture - A relatively quick and effective practice in mindfulness and radical self-compassion. For the guided meditation, listen here.
The Work of Byron Katie - An abridged format of Katie’s process “to identify and question the thoughts that cause all the suffering.”
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, Pema Chodron - Amazon or BookShop
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life, Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD - Amazon or BookShop
Somatic Flashcards - Gentle exercises to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and encourage calm when your body and mind are storming.
Insight Timer - cost-free, ad-free mindfulness and meditation app. I cannot recommend this app enough; it’s filled with top-tier guided meditations, visualizations, workshops, music, and more. Download the app.