16/09/2025
Here you go! Your daily sip of self-kindness!
Did you know self-kindness is one of the three core ingredients of self-compassion? (Move over, fancy coffee blends!)
According to Dr. Kristin Neff, self-compassion = self-kindness + mindfulness + common humanity (aka meaningful connections). Basically, it’s the recipe for treating yourself like an old friend when life gets Luxem-bumpy. (hehehehe)
Why sprinkle self-kindness on your expat journey?
It helps soften those “I should have...” thoughts with a gentle “It’s okay, I’m learning”.
It reminds us that everyone fumbles awkward moyens, not just us (hey, common humanity!).
And it encourages us to savor the process, not just the achievements.
Today’s tiny act: Next time you catch your inner critic nagging, pause and ask, "Would I speak to a friend this way?” If not, trade that harshness for something warm-like, “Hey, at least I only got lost twice and missed my tram stop once today!” That’s self-kindness in practice. It may not solve all expat woes, but it does help them feel lighter.
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