#SelfCompassion

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Sometimes our best is doing a whole bunch of stuff. Sometimes it's doing one thing that really needs done.

And, sometimes, doing our best means resting.

Doing our best can look different for everyone on different days, but especially for those of us who live with variable disabilities. Any number of things can impact our energy and capacity.

Doing our best every day doesn't mean pushing ourselves to breaking, or burnout!

Sometimes, doing our best looks a lot like doing nothing!

#Neuroqueering ##Neuroqueer #DoingMyBest #RestIsBestToday #Rest #SelfCare #SelfCompassion

A blue to purple gradient background. At the top, in black all caps letters, it says "Neurodivergent affirmations." Under that is a rainbow infinity symbol. And under that, in black writing, it says "I do my best every day, and try to accept that my best may vary."
A yellow to orange gradient background. At the top, in black all caps letters, it says "Neurodivergent affirmations." Under that is a rainbow infinity symbol. And under that, in black writing, it says "I do my best every day, and try to accept that my best may vary."
A pale green to pale orange gradient background. At the top, in black all caps letters, it says "Neurodivergent affirmations." Under that is a rainbow infinity symbol. And under that, in black writing, it says "I do my best every day, and try to accept that my best may vary."
A light green to yellow gradient background. At the top, in black all caps letters, it says "Neurodivergent affirmations." Under that is a rainbow infinity symbol. And under that, in black writing, it says "I do my best every day, and try to accept that my best may vary."

Öljymaalaus puulle, lähikuva "Puuttuvan sakaran tähden" Oil painting on wood, close up picture, "Because of the missing star branch" A girl looking in her thoughts somewhere far away, oil painting

We may feel tainted when we've suffered abuse (in the past we would've been called a "ruined" woman), but our souls are still pure and beautiful regardless of what has happened to us. When we fill our consciousness with loving, connected presence, our true self-worth is revealed.

Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, PhD

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Mental health check-in: How are you feeling today? Remember, it's okay to have ups and downs. Practice self-compassion, embrace your emotions, and reach out for support if needed. You're doing the best you can, and that's enough. 💙

quoted Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (2011, William Morrow)

Similarly, by setting unrealistically high standards for ourselves and getting so upset when we fail to meet them, we can subtly reinforce feelings of supremacy associated with having such high standards in the first place.

— Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by 

我昨天还和朋友哭，说因为抑郁症的原因我现在的标准变得很低，白天醒着，能做几件事，就很好了。但我现在看到这本书，我在想，标准很低为什么是件坏事。 然后我脑子里就冒出来三个字，”没出息“。这是谁的声音？ 是啊，我们所在的社会教育我们，给自己的标准太低，是一件可耻的事情，是”没出息“……

#mentalhealth #selfcompassion

quoted Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (2011, William Morrow)

In fact, in our cross-cultural study we found that people had the highest levels of self-compassion in Thailand and the lowest in Taiwan, with the United States falling in between.

— Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by 

If they ever investigated mainland China... I bet it's gonna be lower than Taiwan... I want to cry here...

#mentalhealth #selfcompassion

quoted Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (2011, William Morrow)

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