You don’t have to be Victor Hugo to get into writing. And we’re not even suggesting you dive into the second episode of Les Misérables; rather, it’s about using this expressive and creative outlet for your own self-development. Or to get through a difficult time. Writing is a versatile form of therapy, and perhaps it could be useful for you too.
Do you prefer rock’n’roll, jazz, hip-hop or classical? Whatever your genre preference, music is a great pleasure, but listening to it can do so much more. Even research shows that it can reduce anxiety, blood pressure or pain, improve sleep quality and also improve mood, mental alertness, memory or physical performance. So what are you listening to today?
Self-pity, selfishness, self-indulgence or self-centeredness. Such erroneous associations have built up over the years about self-compassion, and now we sometimes find it really hard to get rid of them. Many people in our culture have grown to have doubts about the idea of a kind attitude towards the self. Quite often because they don’t really know what to think of it and how to practice it in real life. So, what to imagine and how to practice it in reality?
How do you talk to yourselves? Is your self-talk cheerful and supportive, or does it destroy you with its negativity? You can probably guess that the latter will not be conducive to a healthy lifestyle or professional success. So let’s change that.
