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Befriending Shame

Befriending Shame

by Laila Narsi | Feb 22, 2024 | Fierce Self-Compassion, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Trauma

Shame negatively affects our mental and physical health and disconnects us from others. It puts us at risk for anxiety, depression, and addiction, and can prevent us from being present and joyful in our lives. It causes us to be hyper-aware of our negative inner...
It’s OK Not to Be OK: Putting Mental Health First

It’s OK Not to Be OK: Putting Mental Health First

by Laila Narsi | Aug 6, 2021 | Fierce Self-Compassion, Mental Health, Self-Compassion, Stress

Simone Biles’ decision to put her mental health first and withdraw from Olympic competition has sparked a crucial conversation. It takes incredible strength and courage to have the entire world watching and expecting you to make a flawless reach for yet another...
Roadblocks to Fierce Self-Compassion

Roadblocks to Fierce Self-Compassion

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...
How Fierce Self-Compassion Empowers Women

How Fierce Self-Compassion Empowers Women

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...

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