How to practice Self-Love and Self-Compassion
In 30 days you will be your best friend again
A transformational #30DayChallenge Course
A transformational #30DayChallenge Course
How is life without self-love and self-compassion?
You might recognise some of these signs that show that we have deprived ourselves from self-love and self-compassion:
Sounds familiar?
- we beat ourselves up too much for too long (negative rumination) for every mistake, failure or regret we have
- we push ourselves to the limit even if it's clear we don't have any more energy left
- we prioritise the feelings and needs of others, and we save ours for last (but sometimes it's too late)
- we forget to take care of ourselves and we get exhausted in the end
- we are too harsh on ourselves and overwhelm us with unrealistic expectations
- the love and connection we create with others is lacking depth and meaning
- we often find ourselves in relationships that drain our emotions and energy and add more hurt and pain in our life
Sounds familiar?
Why do we struggle with practicing self-love and self-compassion?
There are many reasons why we don't practice self-love and self-compassion, but here are the most common:
-we just don't know how to. No one has taught us how to include practices of self-love and self-compassion in our lives
-we confuse it with self-pity. We think self-love and self-compassion is for the weak, for those who struggle, or it's a practice of just accepting/ quitting/ settling for less.
-we have a perfectionism mindset. We think that we need to work hard in order to deserve rest or joy in our lives, but eventually we have forgotten how to enjoy what we have.
-we don't think we deserve it. We think that love and compassion is for others but not for us.
How drained, empty, sad and lonely we might end up is related to the distance we have from this self-loving and self-compassionate mindset.
-we just don't know how to. No one has taught us how to include practices of self-love and self-compassion in our lives
-we confuse it with self-pity. We think self-love and self-compassion is for the weak, for those who struggle, or it's a practice of just accepting/ quitting/ settling for less.
-we have a perfectionism mindset. We think that we need to work hard in order to deserve rest or joy in our lives, but eventually we have forgotten how to enjoy what we have.
-we don't think we deserve it. We think that love and compassion is for others but not for us.
How drained, empty, sad and lonely we might end up is related to the distance we have from this self-loving and self-compassionate mindset.
"The great angst of modern life is this: no matter how hard we try, no matter how successful we are, no matter how good a parent, worker, or spouse we are – it’s never enough. " - Kristin Neff
Self-compassion and self-love are two related, but distinct, concepts.
Self-compassion can be defined as being “kind and understanding when confronted with personal failings…” (Neff, n.d.). It means that you act the same way toward yourself when you are going through a tough time that you would act towards a dear friend: noticing the suffering, empathizing or “suffering with” yourself, and offering kindness and understanding.
On the other hand, self-love is “a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological, and spiritual growth” (Khoshaba, 2012). It is about valuing yourself as a human being who is worthy of love and respect. Self-love is a more stable construct than self-compassion; while you can choose to be compassionate towards yourself in any moment, self-love is probably something that you will need to build up.
Self-compassion and self-love are two related, but distinct, concepts.
Self-compassion can be defined as being “kind and understanding when confronted with personal failings…” (Neff, n.d.). It means that you act the same way toward yourself when you are going through a tough time that you would act towards a dear friend: noticing the suffering, empathizing or “suffering with” yourself, and offering kindness and understanding.
On the other hand, self-love is “a state of appreciation for oneself that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological, and spiritual growth” (Khoshaba, 2012). It is about valuing yourself as a human being who is worthy of love and respect. Self-love is a more stable construct than self-compassion; while you can choose to be compassionate towards yourself in any moment, self-love is probably something that you will need to build up.
Luckily, you are in the right place!
I am here to help you change the way you talk to and treat yourself!
I am here to remind you that you deserve self-love and self-compassion, here and now, without trying hard for something in order to deserve it. Just because you exist.
I am here to teach you 30 practical ways to introduce self-love and self-compassion in your life.
I am here to help you change the way you talk to and treat yourself!
I am here to remind you that you deserve self-love and self-compassion, here and now, without trying hard for something in order to deserve it. Just because you exist.
I am here to teach you 30 practical ways to introduce self-love and self-compassion in your life.
Yes, I want to start loving myself again!
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I know how hard it is to practice self-love and self-compassion and how much we question whether such a mindset is actually helpful.
That is exactly why I am here to help introduce it into your life and see the change:
I believe that once you practice this mindset for 30 days you will see an immense change in ALL areas of your life.
That is exactly why I am here to help introduce it into your life and see the change:
I believe that once you practice this mindset for 30 days you will see an immense change in ALL areas of your life.
"You need your own love to save your heart"
9 Benefits of Having Self-Compassion
There are many, many benefits to self-compassion.
These benefits include:
These benefits include:
- Greater happiness
- Higher optimism
- More positive affect (good mood)
- A greater sense of wisdom
- More motivation and willingness to take initiative
- Increased curiosity, learning, and exploration
- Higher agreeableness
- More conscientiousness
- Greater extroversion
With this self-paced course, you can take the time you need to practice all 30 new habits for more self-love and self-compassion!
It's RECOMMENDED that you practice one habit/ skill per day, but if it's impossible, feel free to find your own rythm.
However, don't skip your self-love practices because you're busy or not in the mood.
ESPECIALLY these moments is when you need it more.
In this course, you will gain a new "palette" of habits that you can introduce daily to your life and "open your heart" to another way of self-talk and self-care.
This self-paced course includes:
IMPORTANT: this course is part of the Academy, and once you sign up you will have access to more than 14 courses.
It's RECOMMENDED that you practice one habit/ skill per day, but if it's impossible, feel free to find your own rythm.
However, don't skip your self-love practices because you're busy or not in the mood.
ESPECIALLY these moments is when you need it more.
In this course, you will gain a new "palette" of habits that you can introduce daily to your life and "open your heart" to another way of self-talk and self-care.
This self-paced course includes:
- Access to the 30-day-challenge videos
- Additional educational videos, tools, and resources
- Handouts with notes
- Exercises for practice and self-reflection
IMPORTANT: this course is part of the Academy, and once you sign up you will have access to more than 14 courses.
What to expect
30 days, 30 short videos, 30 practices of self-love and self-compassion
Examples:
How to practice gratitude
How to practice boundaries
How to feel worthy
How to practice self-acceptance
How to change the negative self-talk
and another 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL, USEFUL, NECESSARY habits for a more loving relationship with yourself.
Examples:
How to practice gratitude
How to practice boundaries
How to feel worthy
How to practice self-acceptance
How to change the negative self-talk
and another 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL, USEFUL, NECESSARY habits for a more loving relationship with yourself.
By mastering this course, you can expect to:
✔ feel happier and more in peace with yourself
✔learn more ways to practice self-love and self-compassion
✔understand and know yourself better
✔know how to avoid or set boundaries to unhealthy relationships and people
I will show you, step-by step, how to love yourself again!
✔ feel happier and more in peace with yourself
✔learn more ways to practice self-love and self-compassion
✔understand and know yourself better
✔know how to avoid or set boundaries to unhealthy relationships and people
I will show you, step-by step, how to love yourself again!
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Do you want move the relationship with yourself to the next level? Don’t miss out on this chance! Give yourself the much-needed opportunity to build a healthier relationship with yourself and get unstuck from anywhere you don't belong! |
See you in the course!
About Vassia Sarantopoulou, your trainer
Hi, I'm Vassia.
I am the Head Psychologist, Director, Founder and Owner of AntiLoneliness, a company offering mental health services in The Netherlands and also Worldwide.
I am also a Trainer, a Perfectionism Expert and a Mental Health Ambassador.
I am specialised in supporting people to overcome Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, and especially Perfectionism - a mindset that I have encountered for many years in my work with my clients - and to find their way out of self-sabotaging coping mechanisms, such as procrastination.
I am the Head Psychologist, Director, Founder and Owner of AntiLoneliness, a company offering mental health services in The Netherlands and also Worldwide.
I am also a Trainer, a Perfectionism Expert and a Mental Health Ambassador.
I am specialised in supporting people to overcome Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, and especially Perfectionism - a mindset that I have encountered for many years in my work with my clients - and to find their way out of self-sabotaging coping mechanisms, such as procrastination.
A few things about my 15+ years experience in the field of Psychology:
✔ I am trained in (Group) Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among other approaches (CBT, ACT, CFT, Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness).
✔ I am a member of NIP (Dutch Institute for Psychologists).
✔ I am a member of ISST (International Society of Schema Therapy) and ICEEFT (International Center of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy)
✔ I am collaborating with Universities and Organisations offering workshops and trainings, mainly on Perfectionism, Work Relationships, Anxiety, Burnout and Stress Management.
✔ Through AntiLoneliness and my team of psychologists, I offer individual, couples or groups sessions to those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, loneliness, relationship issues, transition/change, expat life.
✔ I have created AntiLoneliness Academy, in order to help more people have access to Psychoeducational courses for more Self-Awareness and Self-Growth
✔ I am a member of NIP (Dutch Institute for Psychologists).
✔ I am a member of ISST (International Society of Schema Therapy) and ICEEFT (International Center of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy)
✔ I am collaborating with Universities and Organisations offering workshops and trainings, mainly on Perfectionism, Work Relationships, Anxiety, Burnout and Stress Management.
✔ Through AntiLoneliness and my team of psychologists, I offer individual, couples or groups sessions to those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, loneliness, relationship issues, transition/change, expat life.
✔ I have created AntiLoneliness Academy, in order to help more people have access to Psychoeducational courses for more Self-Awareness and Self-Growth
