Be Kind To Yourself: 15 Signs And Habits To Use Every Day

We often evaluate how kind we are to others, but how kind are you to yourself?

DISCLAIMER: All thoughts expressed in this content come from my personal opinions and experiences only.

Most of us place a lot of expectations on ourselves… sometimes more than we realize. We practice skincare and good hygiene, workout, try to eat well, try to excel at work, be a good friend and family member, etc.

And, while all of these expectations are more or less beneficial in life, they can put a lot of pressure on us. We can put a lot of pressure on us.

In this post, I want to explore what being kind to yourself means, as well as signs to watch out for that suggest you could use a bit more self-care, and a few habits you can use to work self-kindness into your daily routine.

Why is it so hard to be kind to myself?

This hits a bit of a raw nerve for me as I’m writing it, because today has been — actually this week has been — a rough one. The weather here in Northern California has been pretty grey and gross, and there’s been some stuff going on in my personal life that’s left a damper on my mood.