Self-Compassion and Gratitude

In these difficult times, one thing I have found to be really helpful (even more than normal!) is to remember self-compassion and gratitude. But what does that mean and how? Here are some ideas that I find helpful:

Self Compassion 

It's OK that despite being stuck at home you haven't cleared out every cupboard, studied for an online diploma or spent 5 hours a day joining Zoom workout classes. Each day is still the same length, you are still you. It's likely you haven't suddenly sprouted superhero/superparent/superhuman wings or conjured up endless motivation. And that is OK! What else is OK is spending more time reading, watching Netflix, having 2 baths a day (ahem) and re-establishing everyones favourite friend, 'the nap'. Being compassionate to yourself is an activity in and of itself and a valuable one at that. It also leads to more productivity and motivation in the long-term as…