by Laila Narsi | Jul 9, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion
A foundation of fierce self-compassion allows us to take action in our lives and in the world while holding ourselves in loving kindness. But as much as we see the benefit of having compassion for ourselves, some things may trip us up along the way. So, what are some...
by Laila Narsi | Mar 26, 2021 | Mindfulness, Self-Compassion
A version of this article was first published through the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion’s (CMSC) newsletter. In the coming months, CMSC will be featuring service initiatives and social-justice efforts within the CMSC community. Today, we offer a beautiful,...
by Laila Narsi | Mar 5, 2021 | Fierce Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion
The theme for International Women’s Day 2021 (March 8, 2021) is #ChooseToChallenge. This year, the organization affirms that “a challenged world is an alert world” and asks us to to take action in calling out gender bias and inequality so that we may...
by Laila Narsi | Feb 13, 2021 | Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Compassion, Stress
How do you talk to yourself when you are struggling? Is your inner voice kind, understanding, and encouraging, or harsh and critical? Self-compassion is strongly linked to decreased stress, increased happiness, physical and mental well-being, and overall life...
by Laila Narsi | Dec 14, 2020 | Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-Compassion
During the COVID-19 pandemic, what we are all going through right now is stressful to say the least. It is an unprecedented time, and we’ve had to adapt and change the way we live and interact with the world. It is understandable that this current situation is...
