Are you your own worst critic? Do you have a tendency to get stuck in regret when you've made a mistake? If these questions resonate with you, it could be time to give yourself some grace. Many people believe that tough love is the best way to motivate yourself to get past a challenge, but this isn’t necessarily true. In fact, grace and self-compassion can be far more motivating than self-punishment. [1]
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If you’re struggling with being too hard on yourself, you aren’t alone. Keep reading to learn what it means to give yourself grace, as well as methods to cultivate this skill in your life.
This article is based on an interview with our certified holistic life coach, Wes Pinkston, founder of Wes Pinkston Life Coaching. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- Giving yourself grace means being kind and forgiving to yourself, even when you’ve made a mistake.
- Practice self-compassion, live mindfully, and fight negative self-talk to work towards giving yourself grace.
- Giving yourself grace positively impacts your mental health, increases your motivation, and improves your relationships.
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