Turbo Thinkers© and Self-Compassion

“People long for and infuse their lives with meaning in many ways, with self-compassion being one potential avenue[...]Self-compassion acts as a psychological resource against boredom [which] adds to the body of literature that posits that self-compassion is beneficial for well-being and for coping with psychological threats to the self.” Muireann K. O'Dea, Eric R. Igou, Wijnand A.P. van Tilburg, Elaine L. Kinsella, Self-compassion predicts less boredom: The role of meaning in life, Personality and Individual Differences,

It is not uncommon for my Turbo Thinker clients to discover that often their inability to execute a task is rooted in their lack of self-worth. Feeling that they do not deserve success, love, or recognition creates a limiting belief that stops them in their tracks. Together we explore that. We wonder, “If your best friend told you that she was not worthy, what would you tell her?” Interesting how we can so easily show compassion towards a loved one but not to ourselves.

New studies show that by practicing self compassion, we can also stave off boredom: one of the Turbo Thinker’s greatest fears. Moreover, we can infuse our lives with meaning by connecting with a higher purpose. We recognize our own suffering as part of the common human experience and can more easily feel connected to the world around us. 

For those of us that tend to get stuck in our heads, that can be a life saver. How can we remember to regularly practice self compassion to stay engaged and inspired?

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