Self-Compassion in Action

Time to get honest for a second. 

This has been a really tough week for me. 

The current political landscape is draining. I will not get into the specifics here, as they can be seen everywhere you turn, but witnessing the ever-increasing division and outright hatred amongst our citizens is disheartening.

Since January, I have had multiple, complex house repair issues crop up that require major renovation. We’re talking multiple five figures for each of them.

I had surgery. 

And then the claim for said surgery was denied. I’m working with the insurance company, but it’s still another five figure bill potentially hanging over my head.

Through all of this, I’m working on building my business. Creating connections, building relationships, establishing back-of-house workflows correctly (hopefully!).

I will freely admit - I have become overwhelmed. It’s too much. So, I did what I normally do when I’m overwhelmed. I retreated into escapism. For me, that means reading and watching lots and lots of YouTube videos to learn different skills (my current fascination is sewing and upcycling). 

It also means I haven’t been putting in the amount of work on my business that I had originally planned.

Before I implemented The Great Reframe in my life, I would have been beating myself up, berating myself for slipping in my goals. 

But now, thankfully, I know this is the time when I need to offer myself the most compassion. These are major, life-changing events happening in my life, and it makes sense that I have become overwhelmed. Castigating myself doesn’t make it any easier; in fact, it makes it more difficult to work through!

I have been offering myself compassion and am gently trying to get myself back on track. I plan to use this weekend to reset my compass and start again next week with a calmer, more focused mind. All while knowing that if it’s not back to 100% that’s ok too. I’ll get there.

What is one way you can offer yourself compassion this weekend?