If someone asked you to recall the last time you were kind to yourself, would you struggle to bring up that memory? What does it mean for you to be kind to yourself? Do you practise self-kindness? Perhaps you find the word “self” off-putting – it seems selfish or self-centred somehow. In this episode, we discuss the importance of being kind to ourselves first, because being kind to others must start with self. It is not selfish and the truth is, self-kindness is also an essential component of good mental health. Research shows that when we carry out an act of kindness, the brain releases serotonin, the feel-good hormone which has a calming effect and stimulates positive feelings in the body. Imagine what this can do for your life! Today’s episode offers three simple ways to treat yourself with kindness and how to incorporate acts of self-kindness into your life each and every day.In this episode01:06 — What Does It Mean to Be Kind to Yourself?03:29 — Love Yourself First04:57 — 1. Stop Setting Unrealistic Expectations for Yourself in Any Given Situation10:46 — 2. Self-Compassion11:56 — What Is Self-Acceptance?13:06 — Making Mistakes and Learning From It15:31 — 3. Do Something That Brings You Joy Everyday17:12 — Importance of Me Time18:46 — Giving Yourself a “Break”20:24 — ConclusionFor more go to https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/84Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!Follow me on Instagram.