SELF-COMPASSION WORKBOOK: IN DAILY LIFE

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PHYSICALLY = soften the body

How do you care for yourself physically?

...I dont? The body has been such a terrifying place; honestly all I've done is beat it up. "Softness" from others ALWAYS ended in terror.

Can you think of new ways to release the tension & stress that builds up in your body?

HEALTHY exercise; maybe martial arts? Wrap the body in those fluffy winter blankets. Safely stretch, if that's possible? Funny little dances and stims, even.


MENTALLY = reduce agitation

How do you care for your mind, especially when you're under stress?

JOURNALING & RECOVERY PLANNING can make it worse if we're not careful. Reading Scripture/ devotions/ holy books ALWAYS helps, though. GOD'S PEACE!!

Is there a new strategy you'd like to try to let your thoughts come and go more easily?

Math?? Sightreading music? Organizing stuff METHODICALLY? Untangling knots, cutting paper & fabric, sewing? SONIC/ KLONOA/ NIER & DISHONORED??


EMOTIONALLY = soothe and comfort yourself

How do you care for yourself emotionally?

Talking to Laurie, usually. Spotify playlists help, too. Looking at the beauty of Creation-- snow, trees, flowers, rainbows-- reminds me of God's Loving Presence.

Is there something new you'd like to try?

Playing CELLO & GUZHENG. spending time with Chaos 0, especially on Spotify nights. humming & singing low & quiet. reading our most touching old entries.


RELATIONALLY = connect with others

How or when do you relate to others that brings you genuine happiness?

CHILLIN' WITH THE SYSTEM! Everything with church is lovely, especially choir. And I MISS the camaraderie of BEING IN AN ORCHESTRA

Is there any way that you'd like to enrich these connections?

Honestly, stop burying your heart, and get active with the fictophile/ teratophile community on Tumblr; there seem to be some really lovely people there. Also I STILL want to watch Doctor Who with mom. I want to visit dad & just chill. I want to get comfy with the neighbors. I'D LIKE A LEGIT GIRLFRIEND


SPIRITUALLY = commit to your values

What do you do to care for yourself spiritually?

GO TO MASS; Bible study; read religious books; unstructured prayer AND recitations; WATCH EWTN; listen to hymns & LARNELLE

If you've been neglecting your spiritual side, is there anything you'd like to remember to do?

SAY THOSE CHAPLETS. get into regular rosaries. do RELIGIOUS ART. revere your relics & sacramentals. GO TO DAILY ADORATION AFTER MASS!