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My thoughts

Be kind to yourself

6/15/2022

 
There's still a core you despite the pain.

What you can do
  • Write down your positive qualities and accomplishments – what’s good about you. Sometimes we can be own worst critics.
  • Balance expectations.
  • It’s okay to not be perfect – everything doesn’t have to be in place.
  • Say “no” if you need to.
  • Accept help.
  • Forgive yourself (sometimes we are our own worse critics).
  • Eat healthy.
  • Sleep better with these tips.
  • Talk with your loved ones about your needs and challenges without complaining. We don’t want sympathy, we want understanding.
  • Reward yourself and celebrate your successes, no matter how small.
  • Check out these helpful self-compassion exercises and practices from Dr. Kristin Neff.
  • Read this article "The Role of Self-Compassion in Chronic Illness Care".
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    Tom Bowen is a chronic pain patient who turned into an advocate, educator, and collaborator.

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