Self-Compassion Break
Self-compassion is a practice that you will have many opportunities to work on—you’re human! Here’s a way to practice:
Self-Compassion Break
Either bring to mind a difficult moment to practice, or use it when life’s inevitable difficulty arrives:
Say to yourself, “This is a moment of suffering” or “This hurts.” This is being mindfully aware of what’s happening.
Next, say to yourself, “Suffering is part of life,” or, “I’m not alone and we all struggle.” This is remembering our common humanity.
Finally, put a hand on your heart and say to yourself, “May I be kind to myself,” or, “May I give myself the compassion that I need,” or any words you might say to a dear friend who felt as you do.
Self-compassion grows with practice. If you don’t have a lot now, or if it feels awkward and strange to be kind to yourself, that’s okay. What you practice grows stronger, so keep practicing.



Meet Hunter.
Hunter Clarke-Fields is the creator of Mindful Parenting, host of the Mindful Parenting podcast and widely-followed author of the best-selling book, Raising Good Humans and Raising Good Humans Every Day. As a certified mindfulness teacher and parenting coach, she helps parents bring more calm and peace into their daily lives. Hunter has taught mindfulness and mindful parenting to thousands worldwide.
Hunter Clarke-Fields is the creator of Mindful Parenting, host of the Mindful Parenting podcast and widely-followed author of the best-selling book, Raising Good Humans and Raising Good Humans Every Day. As a certified mindfulness teacher and parenting coach, she helps parents bring more calm and peace into their daily lives. Hunter has taught mindfulness and mindful parenting to thousands worldwide.

