Happiness Break: A Loving-Kindness Practice for Yourself
Summary
Host Dacher Keltner welcomes psychologist Kristen Neff to guide a self-focused loving kindness meditation. Neff explains how self-compassion reduces anxiety and stress while boosting resilience. The episode features a guided practice where listeners extend goodwill to a loved one before turning that care inward. This exercise aims to cultivate unconditional kindness toward oneself, fostering greater well-being and connection.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Loving Kindness and Self-Compassion
Body Scan and Grounding Exercise
Visualizing a Loved One and Sending Goodwill
Including Yourself in the Circle of Goodwill
Directing Loving Kindness Phrases to Yourself
Resting in Awareness and Closing the Meditation
Resources for Further Practice and Conclusion
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