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HOW TO BE MORE COMPASSIONATE TO YOURSELF FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH AND BETTER PARENTING WITH KRISTIN NEFF

 Modern Mommy Doc


PUBLICATION DATE:

September 2, 2021

HOW TO BE MORE COMPASSIONATE TO YOURSELF FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH AND BETTER PARENTING WITH KRISTIN NEFF

 Modern Mommy Doc

CATEGORY: PODCAST EPISODE

“We need to be aware and say ‘I'm sorry, I'm going to follow your rules. I am going to do what is healthy for me.’ Which is to be fierce and tender both with myself and others.”


KEY POINTS:

  • How to implement mindful self compassion in your life 
  • The importance of modeling self compassion to your children
  • When to practice self compassion


Kristin Neff is an associate professor in educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Kristin received her doctorate from University of California at Berkeley in moral development. 


Kristin’s work focuses on mindful self compassion, an intentionality in being kind to yourself and showing yourself compassion, just like you would show someone else. And who needs self compassion more than moms...especially working moms? Kristen brings practical steps 

to implement self compassion into your life and your parenting. 


Be compassionate and kind to yourself today.


In this episode you will hear:

  •  How to implement mindful self compassion in your life 
  • The importance of modeling self compassion to your children
  • When to practice self compassion 


Want the support and accountability of a community of mamas as you practice self compassion? Check out the Modern Mamas Club!

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