Cultivating Self-Compassion

It’s okay to feel frustrated, but by practicing self-compassion, we can strengthen our emotional resilience and better navigate life’s challenges. Remember, you do matter, and extending grace to yourself and others helps create a ripple effect of healing and understanding.

Take Care of Yourself

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1 Minute

Practice a compassionate STOP anytime you need a mindful self-care moment.

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2 Minutes

Give yourself a boost of oxytocin and soothe stress with supportive touch.

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5 Minutes

Take a guided self-compassion break with Dr. Kristin Neff.

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Be Good to Yourself
Self-Compassion Guided Practices and Exercises

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This website is brought to you by the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, with contributions from our friends at the University Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the Wellbeing and Burnout-Prevention Program, and Hennepin Healthcare Services / Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute.

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