Reflections and practical insights on self-compassion.
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You finished a Mindful Self-Compassion course. Now what?
You’ve completed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) course. You learned the three components. You can explain common humanity to a friend over coffee. You understand that talking to yourself like a good friend is not indulgent… Read more
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The Nuance of Self-Compassion
Self-compassion sounds simple: three components, straightforward in theory. Here’s why it’s harder in practice, and what to do when it backfires. Read more
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Compassion for the Long Haul
Many of us are moving back and forth between engagement and the need to rest. This piece reflects on oscillation, self-compassion, and how we can replenish on purpose—without guilt. Read more
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The Knowing–Doing Gap: Why Insight Isn’t Enough
Many thoughtful people understand themselves well—yet change can still feel harder than expected. This post explores the knowing–doing gap and how insight becomes lived change through experience. Read more
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Why Joy Matters—Especially Now
In times of uncertainty, stress, or heartbreak, joy and appreciation can feel like distant luxuries—or even indulgent. When there’s so much suffering in the world and in our own lives, how can we possibly make… Read more
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Compassion in Hard Times
“…In the dark days already gathering, we will need to do our best to look out for one another and for the creatures we love.” Margaret Renkl, NYT The Difficulty of This Moment We are… Read more
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When I Wish This Weren’t So: Meeting Resistance with Compassion
In mindfulness practice, resistance is often described as wishing our moment-to-moment experience were different than it is. Resistance shows up quietly for me most of the time. It sounds like a small but insistent voice:This… Read more
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Free Self-Compassion Meditations and Resources
The art and science of self-compassion is supported by a regular practice. The good news is that both formal practices – meditations and exercises, and informal practices – small moments of practice in everyday life,… Read more
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Self-Care Isn’t One Thing. It’s a System.
Small moments of self-care matter. When might you incorporate mini-moments of care into your day? Read more
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I’m Heather Shaughnessy-Cato, NBC-HWC and a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher with a master’s degree in counseling.
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