How Self-Compassion Lowers Boredom? Surprising Study Finds

• Recent studies revealed how self-compassion lowers boredom.
• Experts recommended ways for cultivating high levels of self compassion.

What Is Self-compassion?

Self-compassion is the ability to offer compassion to one’s own self in the event of failure, suffering, or perceived inadequacy. It is composed of:

• Self-kindness
• Self-love
• Humanity
• Mindfulness

Benefits Of Self-compassion

Studies have linked self-compassion to:

• Wisdom
• Happiness
• Optimism
• Curiosity
• Learning goals
• Social connectedness
• Personal responsibility
• Emotional resilience
• Enhanced perceptions of a meaningful life
• Greater life satisfaction

Christy Whitman, a transformational leader and author, explained: “[Self-compassion] is an inner action that allows you to soothe and comfort yourself when things are not as you would like them to be. It is a way to feel yourself and allow yourself to have your experience and emotions, but move through them.”

How Self-compassion Lowers Boredom

More recently, a study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences revealed how self-compassion lowers a person’s vulnerability to chronic boredom.

The researchers studied dispositional and state self-compassion, as well as boredom proneness and state boredom. In fact, they found that, besides boredom, self-compassion reduces other negative tendencies, such as:

• Self-criticism
• Self-doubt
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Internalization of problems
• Thought suppression
• Perfectionism, etc.

How To Practice Self-compassion?

Consider the following tips to foster self-compassion and experience less boredom:

• Practice self-love
• Be a compassionate observer
• Try to challenge your inner negative thoughts
• Avoid excessive self-criticism
• Practice forgiveness and gratitude
• Be open to learning
• Practice mindfulness
• Consider journaling, volunteering, etc.
• Avail therapy, meditation, mindfulness training, etc.

Remember that self-compassion is a conscious and voluntary action and it does not always come naturally. It takes time and practice to cultivate it.

Know More About –

1. Self-Love
2. Depression
3. Mindfulness

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