Self-Compassion: Be Kind to Yourself

The antidote for the poison of self-criticism is self-compassion, and self-kindness is the key. Become your own best friend by changing how you talk to yourself and learning to embrace your flaws.

We are taught to be compassionate and caring to others just as Jesus Christ was. We take care of friends and family without a second thought. So why do we sometimes exclude ourselves from the same compassion?

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland taught that "as children of God, we should not demean or vilify ourselves, as if beating up on ourselves is somehow going to make us the person God wants us to become.” Remember, everyone is a child of God who is deserving of love, forgiveness, and patience—and that includes you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

[rithistewartx]

God !! This is a witness
Right now I was feeling so bad about myself, this video came to me as a recommendation, praise God ♥️♥️

[Clone_shark]

I like this, and I could probably do better at applying this in my life.

[motherofiv]

a very sweet message during a hard time in society

[martinsanchez]

Please translate this one into spanish. I know a lot of spanish speaking friends and family who would benefit from this message

[HeatherB]

I was LITERALLY talking about this this morning before this popped up. God made us in his image. Many people take the time to love how God created the trees, sun, animals etc but we dont see ourselves QUITE like God's creation when we think negatively about ourselves. When we talk bad to ourselves or hate ourselves, we are hating or dislike what God created and LOVES. I learned to ask "what right do I have to hate what God loves?"

[viviprince]

I feel like this hurt on so many levels because I relate to the self-bullying & hatred more than anything, but eventually I'll get there to that good place with myself somehow, all good things take time, especially with God in the picture☺

[DaveGarber]

I had this problem for a long time but, with God's help, I overcame it. Our loving Heavenly Father commands us to love not only Him with all our souls but also our neighbors as ourselves. And that equality is important. Sometimes we may treat ourselves like figurative gold and our neighbors like figurative dirt, but sometimes we can do the opposite instead; in any case, neither is correct. Ideally, we should treat ourselves like the Savior does---with patience and kindness and a sincere desire for us to repent of our sins and to become our best selves.

[GatorOne-inhk]

Thank you so much for this important message. I’ve been critical of myself for so long and it’s only hurt me. Acknowledging your mistakes is tough, but you always need to remember that God and Jesus love you, as do your family and friends, so you should too. Support yourself on your journey to be the best you possible, so you can serve others and God!

[garrettpete]

A beautiful and needed message/reminder to all of us. Thank you!

[SharpLady]

Wonderful reminder. Self-compassion. Lovely. 🌷
Thank you.

[hopefulmimi]

Sometimes we treat ourselves harder than we do to others.

[abbiluchs]

I LOVE THIS! Self compassion is so important! I almost wish the animation at the beginning was a little different though. I wish the girl depicted would have hugged the critical voice in her head. I think that Christ won’t ever take away our difficulties, but he can help us accept and love the parts of ourselves we either can’t change or struggle with. I’m not saying we should listen to what that critical voice says about us, but that we should not be ashamed to struggle with low self esteem or negative thoughts, because that can prevent us from seeking help. As we make efforts to be friends with ourselves, every part of ourselves, I think it is silly to assume that voice will disappear. BUT by having faith in Christ and our own ability to improve, we truly can diminish that voice’s influence!! So appreciate the church speaking to this issue that really persists today!

[jillianguilford]

I'm watching and saving these. And they are an answer to my prayers. I struggle with depression and chronic pain. There are so many positive changes I want to make, right now I'm stopped. I'm praying to know the next right thing that Father wants me to do.

[VixeyTeh]

Thank you for this video.
God bless you and everyone who sees this.

[orion]

My girl sent me here and I'm grateful for this message.

[larrainewilde]

I am so grateful for this message. I have my whole life been critical of myself and never felt good enough, and always compared myself to others. People have told me that I can't love others unless I love myself 1st. I STILL DON'T BELIEVE THAT ONE. Putting others before myself always made me feel good, and maybe helped me think that I could be as good as others, that I am a good person. Hopefully I can turn to this message and learn to love myself more.

[DanielMoroni]

Thank you thank you thank you! I needed this!

[sandrastone]

Such a wonderful concept to be validated. I wish I had known this when I was a child.

[dallinhilton]

This reminded me of Celeste. I love the concept of learning to love yourself and becoming stronger.

[estefanymolanocastillo]

What a beautiful video. We all should apply it to our life, and choose to hear more the Holy Spirit rather than the negative thoughts 💙