be kind to yourself despite the pain

We can be our own worst critics. It's important to remember there's still a core you despite the pain and to be kind to yourself..

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".