The "I AM" Blog
Imagine a world where children grow up knowing that making mistakes is okay, that their feelings matter, and that they deserve love just for being themselves. This is not just a beautiful dream—it's the foundation that self-compassion affirmations can help...
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For many men, strength is often associated with stoicism and self-reliance. Yet, true resilience can be found in the way you treat yourself during moments of doubt or difficulty. Self-compassion is not lowering standards or ignoring challenges but it's responding...
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Women often excel at showing compassion to everyone except themselves. We offer grace to our friends when they make mistakes, understanding to our family members when they struggle, and patience to our colleagues when they're learning. Yet when it comes...
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Sometimes boys are told to “tough it out” or “stop complaining,” even when something doesn’t feel right. They might let friends push them too far, or stay in games they don’t want to play because they don’t want to be...
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Some girls nod along even when they’re uncomfortable—just to be nice, to keep the peace, or to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. They stay quiet when something feels too loud. They share even when they don’t want to. These things might...
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