Self-compassion: a visual guide

Having a bad day? Don't beat yourself up: get some self-compassion instead. Thankfully, this infographic from Anna Vital is the perfect pick-me-up. Tine Steiss says check it out and learn how to be good to yourself!

Anna Vital has created this amazing infographic about self-compassion. 'How Not to be Hard on Yourself' is a joyful everyday reminder of the steps towards both happiness and self-compassion.

With this fun and easy-to-follow infographic, learning how to have self-compassion is easy! Consider printing it out and putting it on your desk at work or on the fridge at home, for simple reminders to help you be nice to yourself! Every time you have some self-doubt or are feeling bad about yourself or your choices in life, focus on the graphics and start to feel better!

A lot of on this infographic is about how you relate to other people:

• Surrounding yourself with people who want you to succeed! Remember, you don't have to always stand alone!
• Although sometimes you'll have to when your opinion isn't shared by the group. But don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in.
• Try not to compare yourself with others and their lives. It's like comparing apples and oranges: they just aren't the same.
• When other people give your criticism, try to learn from it and become a better person. They are not usually saying these things to bring you down.
   

Other important points:

• Learn from your mistakes! There's no right way to do anything in life, so why not give it a try?
• Don't be so hard on yourself about your past. Learn what you can from it, make goals and move on.
• Anger and weaknesses can be turned into strong and productive motivators.
• They say it takes 10,000 hours to learn a new skill (Mr. Kaufman claims otherwise), so try, try again.
   

Support Anna Vital by buying one of her prints. Smile and remember to be self-compassionate! ●
 

Written by Tine Steiss

Tine is an artist, meditator, media engineer and student of happiness. If she is not traveling she's working on turning her rooftop terrace into an urban garden paradise. Find out more about her on: Instagram and Facebook