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Easy Self-Compassion Affirmations to Use · RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way

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  SPEAKER_01: Rise up, live joy your way.
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  SPEAKER_01: From emotional intelligence through cognitive distortions, certified life and wellness coach Comedy Wood is on a mission to help people see the magnificence of their own unique human spirit.
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  SPEAKER_01: Through these small bites of self-visualization and self-confidence, you can have healthy relationships, success in business and career, and live the life you want to live.
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  SPEAKER_01: Rise up, live joy your way.
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  SPEAKER_00: Hi there and welcome to another episode of Rise Up, Live Joy Your Way, whether it's morning, afternoon, or evening, thank you for taking the time out of your day to spend here with me.
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  SPEAKER_00: And today's episode is gonna be around affirmations.
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  SPEAKER_00: But they're not just any affirmations, they're they're self-compassion affirmations to show yourself some kindness.
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  SPEAKER_00: One of the things that if you've been following this podcast or following some of my social media posts, I talk a lot about is self-compassion.
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  SPEAKER_00: And what self-compassion really is, is um it's based on kindness over judgment, common humanity, and mindfulness.
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  SPEAKER_00: Kristen Neff, who's the lead researcher in self-compassion, gives those three pillars as the pillars of self-compassion.
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  SPEAKER_00: And the thing that I have noticed and I have really worked with my clients on is when we can start bringing in self-compassion so much more as possible.
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  SPEAKER_00: You know, many people come to me for coaching and they say that they just don't believe that they can accomplish the goals that they have or they can't find that love or they they can't find that success or they feel stuck in the mud or stagnant.
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  SPEAKER_00: And a lot of times it's because they're holding on to old narratives.
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  SPEAKER_00: But those old narratives also have a lot of the inner critic and a lot of judgment attached to them.
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  SPEAKER_00: So when we're when we we are working towards moving ourselves forward, when we can utilize self-compassion and utilize kindness over judgment, recognize that we're in this moment in the here and now versus ruminating over the past or worrying about the future.
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  SPEAKER_00: And we can also recognize that we are part of this common humanity.
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  SPEAKER_00: People have had similar experiences.
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  SPEAKER_00: When we are able to embrace those things, we're able to really help move ourselves forward.
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  SPEAKER_00: We're able to start building our self-esteem and see our own worth from the inside out.
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  SPEAKER_00: We recognize that we are lovable beings and that we do deserve things like love and success.
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  SPEAKER_00: We do deserve what we're putting our best efforts forward for.
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  SPEAKER_00: Most of us are so much harsher on ourselves than we are other people.
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  SPEAKER_00: We can find ways to become compassionate to other people and offer those other individuals that compassion and kindness, but we struggle.
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  SPEAKER_00: We struggle to give it to ourselves.
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  SPEAKER_00: In fact, oftentimes we do become our own worst enemies.
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  SPEAKER_00: So if we want to break free from that self-sabotaging loop, we want to break free from those old narratives, we want to start releasing some of those old narratives that our subconscious mind is running on autopilot.
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  SPEAKER_00: Embracing this idea of self-compassion is so important.
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  SPEAKER_00: And if we can start bringing these things in through affirmations that you routinely use in your daily life, your own mind will start hearing it and seeing it and then starting to believe it and live it.
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  SPEAKER_00: And these positive statements about yourself can absolutely help overcome those self-destructive and negative thoughts, as well as that quieting the inner critic.
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  SPEAKER_00: So, what do I mean by an affirmation?
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  SPEAKER_00: An affirmation is a positive statement about yourself that you regularly repeat.
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  SPEAKER_00: And you repeat it to overcome those self-critical thoughts and to foster more positive thinking.
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  SPEAKER_00: And when we're talking about self-compassion affirmations, we're talking about those positive statements utilizing compassion for oneself.
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  SPEAKER_00: It can be a great way to break those old thinking patterns.
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  SPEAKER_00: It can be a great way to shift the mindset.
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  SPEAKER_00: And if we use the affirmations effectively and we use them mindfully and choose phrases that truly resonate with you personally, then it'll start to reflect your own goals.
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  SPEAKER_00: So while I want to share a handful of self-compassion affirmations, what I would really challenge you to do is to listen to them and the ones that really feel like they hit you, they resonate with you, utilize those to maybe write those down and then potentially even go record them in your own voice and then put those headphones on and listen to your own voice saying those affirmations.
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  SPEAKER_00: Because if you can start witnessing your own voice saying these things to yourself, you're going to internalize them.
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  SPEAKER_00: But with any affirmation, it's the one thing I will say is that there are so many affirmations out there, and a lot of them sound great, but you've really got to have that inner connection to it for it to really stick.
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  SPEAKER_00: But it can really help your brain internalize those affirmations as truths, and it can break some of that old patterned thinking.
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  SPEAKER_00: So what are some what are some of those the self-compassion affirmations that I wanted to share with you?
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  SPEAKER_00: Here we go.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am worthy of compassion and kindness.
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  SPEAKER_00: This one promotes a sense of self-worth self-worth and acceptance and helps you treat yourself with more understanding and sympathy.
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  SPEAKER_00: This affirmation leads to a more sympathetic and understanding attitude towards yourself.
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  SPEAKER_00: I embrace my imperfections with understanding.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you give yourself permission to repeat this affirmation, it can reduce that self-criticism and the inner critic will quiet down.
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  SPEAKER_00: I give myself the grace to heal and grow.
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  SPEAKER_00: This one is encouraging you patience and allowing yourself to heal and give yourself time to make progress.
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  SPEAKER_00: My feelings are valid and important.
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  SPEAKER_00: This one is so important for you to enforce self-validation and self-respect.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am learning to be kinder to myself every day.
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  SPEAKER_00: Self-compassion affirmations like that one is it helps you cultivate and enforce the habit of self-compassion, right?
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  SPEAKER_00: It's it's it's actually taking into consideration that you're learning to be kinder to yourself every day.
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  SPEAKER_00: I deserve love and kindness.
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  SPEAKER_00: This one is boosting a sense of self-worth and self-esteem.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am patient with myself and patient with my progress.
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  SPEAKER_00: Again, this one reduces that self-imposed pressure and judgment.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am enough just as I am.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is a great one to utilize to boost self-esteem and self-love.
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  SPEAKER_00: I treat myself with the same compassion I offer others.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's one that will foster kindness that you offer others and give it towards yourself.
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  SPEAKER_00: I encourage my strengths with gratitude.
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  SPEAKER_00: That affirmation, if you use daily, will cultivate self-awareness of your abilities and your sense of gratitude for the skills and achievements that you already have.
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  SPEAKER_00: I forgive myself for my mistakes.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is an important one to encourage self-forgiveness and to also encourage a growth mindset.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am gentle with myself during challenging times.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is for resilience and encourages kindness towards yourself.
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  SPEAKER_00: I choose to speak to myself with kindness and respect.
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  SPEAKER_00: This again is emphasizing that determination to treat yourself with self-respect as well as self-compassion.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am deserving of happiness and peace fostering a mindset of self-worth.
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  SPEAKER_00: I trust in my ability to grow and improve.
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  SPEAKER_00: This affirmation is again fostering that growth mindset and self-confidence.
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  SPEAKER_00: I let go of self-criticism and I embrace self-love.
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  SPEAKER_00: It allows for more acceptance of self.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am proud of who I am becoming.
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  SPEAKER_00: This promotes a sense of pride and self-acceptance and boosts self-confidence.
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  SPEAKER_00: I honor my feelings and I honor my needs.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am a friend to myself.
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  SPEAKER_00: That is a great reminder to encourage you to be your best friend.
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  SPEAKER_00: I celebrate my unique journey and experiences.
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  SPEAKER_00: Self-compassion affirmations like this one promote pride in your unique life experiences.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am worthy of taking time for self-care.
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  SPEAKER_00: This one is very important if you're struggling with the idea that any self-care is selfish.
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  SPEAKER_00: This affirmation will help to break that pattern.
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  SPEAKER_00: I embrace the present with acceptance.
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  SPEAKER_00: That one promotes radical acceptance, allowing you to accept yourself just as you are without judgment.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am strong, resilient, and capable.
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  SPEAKER_00: That affirmation is instilling faith in your inner strength and capacity to overcome problems.
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  SPEAKER_00: I am surrounded by loving kindness.
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  SPEAKER_00: Self-compassion affirmations like this one is a way to nurture a positive mindset and acknowledge and appreciate the presence of caring connections and experiences in your life.
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  SPEAKER_00: If any of these resonated with you, I really do again challenge you to put them in your own voice, maybe record them yourself, write them down, put them somewhere where you can review them on a daily basis.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you would like to chat with me about how self-compassion and integrating it into your everyday could be beneficial for you to move forward in other aspects of your life, by all means, feel free to book a time with me at any time at chatwithcomedy.com or coachwithcomedy.com.
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  SPEAKER_00: And until next time, stay well.
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  SPEAKER_01: Thank you for listening to Rise Up, Live Joy Your Way.
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  SPEAKER_01: For more information, book a chat with comedy at www.chatwithcomedy.com or visit her website at www.comedywood.com.
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  SPEAKER_01: Thank you for listening.