<p>When you think about self-compassion, you might be familiar with its tender, gentle side. However, there are two sides to every coin, and self-compassion can also be fierce and protective. While tender self-compassion can help alleviate personal suffering, sometimes you also need to take action, set boundaries, or say no in order to protect yourself from harm. Fierce self-compassion can help motivate you to take action and do what you need to do to protect yourself.</p> <p>The components of fierce self-compassion are mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness.</p> <p><strong>Mindfulness</strong> allows you to see the truth of a situation with clarity and wisdom.</p> <p><strong>Common humanity</strong> is the understanding that your struggles and failures are what make you human. They are a universal part of the human experience. Knowing you are not alone can help you stand up for what is right.</p> <p><strong>Self-kindness</strong> can empower you to take fierce, courageous action to protect yourself.</p> <p>This exercise will help you practice empowering, protective, and fierce self-compassion. In doing so, you can learn to accept and hold your pain, speak up for what is right, and cultivate the clarity and courage to protect yourself and others from harm.</p> <p>Make sure you leave your feedback! Did you know you can record your voice?&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are some questions to guide your <strong>Reflection:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How was it to complete this exercise?</li> <li>How does it feel to show yourself fierce self-compassion?</li> <li>After completing this exercise, how have your feelings about the situation changed?</li> <li>How might you call on fierce self-compassion to take action in the future?</li> <li>What part of this exercise did you find most rewarding?</li> </ul> <p>Come by and check out our new podcasts!&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>