CAUTION: Contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.
Being kind to ourselves is so important for our wellbeing and our physical and mental health, but often the negative voice in our head can start to overwhelm our thoughts.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.
Today’s clip is from episode 230 of the podcast with my good friend - fellow podcast host and author, Fearne Cotton.
Fearne has been a talented and high-profile star on UK TV and radio since the age of 15, but living life in the spotlight led to depression and anxiety.
In this clip, she shares her eye-opening experience of fame and why she believes self-compassion is key to living an authentic life.
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Actionable Insights
1. Practice Daily Self-Compassion
Make a daily discipline of being kinder to yourself, as self-compassion is linked to every thread of your life and enables you to be kinder to others.
2. Release Past Burdens
Stop lugging around the burdens of your past, as it is too heavy and prevents you from being who you are today; instead, honor what happened but choose not to carry it forward.
3. Embrace Vulnerability for Connection
Show up as your true self, sharing your embarrassments, shame, resentments, worries, and insecurities, as this vulnerability often forges deeper connections with others rather than alienating them.
4. Don’t Seek Happiness in External Validation
Avoid confusing external achievements, material possessions, or a certain appearance with genuine happiness or safety, as these do not prevent life’s struggles or guarantee inner well-being.
5. Set Boundaries for Mental Well-being
Prioritize your mental and physical well-being by setting clear boundaries, even if it means stepping down from seemingly great opportunities, to avoid situations that trigger deep anxiety or trauma.
6. Share Struggles to Feel Less Alone
Share your struggles and experiences to alleviate the feeling of being alone, as millions of people are going through similar challenges, fostering a sense of shared humanity.
7. Strive to “Just Turn Up As Me”
Challenge the ingrained belief that you are not enough as you are, and strive to reach a point where you can simply “turn up as me” in any situation, believing that your authentic self is sufficient.
8. Consider Daily AG1 Supplement
Consider incorporating AG1, a daily health drink, into your routine to support digestion and enrich your gut microbiome with beneficial bacteria.