self kindness
20 science-based tips for increasing happiness
I’ve compiled 20 different tips, or hacks, for boosting your happiness, each with a wee bit of scientific justification.
Don’t beat yourself up
It’s OK to fall short sometimes. We’re only human. And we’re all just doing our best given the context of our lives and the events that have come before for us. Acknowledging this is a form of self-kindness.
Go easy on yourself
Self-kindness, or self-care, is crucial because it supports mental health. Pushing ourselves too hard and not resting or doing what we need to do to support our health can be damaging.