Rick Hanson, a psychologist and author, talks about befriending yourself. This practice aims to cultivate a deep sense of being a friend to yourself, starting with taking care of yourself.
How does it feel to befriend yourself?
Befriending yourself can be difficult. Here are three ways that may make it easier to come home to yourself:
- Consider a loving-kindness or compassion-centered meditation at least 3 times a week.
- Practice receiving praise and compliments with radical acceptance.
- Keep a gratitude journal.
Source: Medium.com
When you finish this practice, take time to read our post about 8 Mindfulness Exercises for Beginners. In this beginner’s guide, we strip things back and cover everything you need to get started: 8 beginner mindfulness exercises you can try today, and plenty of further resources so you can dig deeper.
