Self-Compassion Meditations

Self-compassion is about finding a kinder and friendlier way to relate to yourself. Below are some exercises that are aimed at fostering a new, more gentle and loving perspective on your struggles and places in which you get down on yourself.  You can right click on the exercises and choose “save files as” to download a copy. Otherwise, you can just click on the meditations to listen to them on your computer.

Lovingkindness and compassion meditations

Lovingkindness meditation series (female voice)

Self-compassion meditations from Kristin Neff

On how to be a friend to yourself:

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