Self-kindness

Monday Mindset Check-In: Kindness (towards ourselves)

Last week, I wasn’t feeling well. I had a list of things I wanted to get done, and as the days went by and the to-do list remained mostly untouched, I noticed something…

I was starting to beat myself up.

"You should feel better by now."

"You should be getting on with things."

"You should push through."

"You’re falling behind."

It took me a moment to pause and listen to that voice, that inner critic. And then I realised something important:

I would NEVER speak to someone else like that, especially someone I care about. So why was I speaking to myself that way?

We often talk about kindness as something we extend to others. But how often do we practise kindness towards ourselves?

🌸 Being kind to yourself when things don’t go as planned.

🌸 Speaking to yourself with compassion when you’re not at your best.

🌸 Letting yourself rest without guilt.

It’s a mindset shift - and not always an easy one. But it’s so necessary. Especially for women who are juggling a lot - career, family, expectations, and the high standards we often set for ourselves.

So today, I’m reminding myself (and maybe you too?):

✨ Self-kindness isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.

✨ You are allowed to slow down.

✨ You are worthy, even when you’re not doing or achieving.

💬 How are you being kind to yourself this week?