Hannah’s Daily Note

When we are harsh with ourselves, our nervous system goes into ‘fight, flight or freeze’. We’re on high alert – after all, our bodies are always trying to keep us safe from danger.

But, when we apply self-compassion, our parasympathetic nervous system kicks in. Our body knows it’s safe. This is key whether we’re trying to build new habits, develop deeper connections or shake off old habits and beliefs.

So, next time that internal self-critic shows up, silence her and instead offer yourself some compassion.