The Science Of Happiness

Treating yourself with kindness reduces anxiety and improves coping skills. Spring Washam encourages us to be more self-compassionate through a short guided meditation. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mrx8t9st How to Do This Practice: Find a comfortable position and begin to focus on your breath. This is a practice to use when you are struggling in some way. Allow your attention to turn toward your suffering and notice how you feel, and where those emotions are held in your body. Close your eyes and imagine that you are literally breathing in compassion and care for yourself. Hold your left hand in your right, or place your hands on your heart, holding yourself with care. Continue to direct compassionate energy to yourself using the mantra “May I care about this suffering. May I care about these difficulties.” Today’s Happiness Break host: Spring Washam is a meditation teacher whose practices draw on themes of loving-kindness, well-being and compassion. Learn More About Spring’s work: