Develop Self-Empathy Hypnosis Script

Unfortunately, none of those responses is helpful. Defensiveness comes at the expense of us learning from our mistakes; blaming ourselves can lead to feelings of low-self worth and blaming others can alienate us from those around us.

A better option is to treat ourselves as we would a close friend or loved one, with kindness, empathy, compassion, understanding and encouragement.  Unfortunately, this can be very hard for some people to do; they may already feel worthless and ready to accept the blame instead of accepting that they are normal, human beings who are not infallible. 

Being kinder towards ourselves is known as self-compassion and this quality can also lead to improved relationships as it helps us to become more compassionate towards others. 

Psychologists are now researching self-compassion and discovering that it is a useful tool for improving performance in a variety of settings. Self-compassion also enhances professional growth and can lead to a healthier and happier life.