Ep. 223 What if I Don't Deserve Self-Compassi...

In this episode of Your Anxiety Toolkit, Kimberley Quinlan breaks down why overthinking feels so necessary—and shares practical, compassionate tools to help you stop ruminating and get back to living your life. 

In this episode, I share the one mindfulness skill I teach every OCD client to help you respond to intrusive thoughts without getting stuck in rumination, urgency, or compulsions—especially when you're feeling overwhelmed. 

"I feel guilty after speaking up for myself." "They probably think I'm a b*tch." "I should have said that nicer." Do these thoughts sound familiar to you? The guilt you feel after stating what you want isn't random or your fault - it's systematic conditioning. In this episode, I' ...  Show more

Summary:

In this episode I talk about how saying these words to ourselves on a daily basis can alter the way we feel.  I talk about how to practice, what to think about and wha ...

In this episode, I will be discussing how shame that can start in childhood can impact your eating behaviors, self-confidence, and self-acceptance.

Homework to journal about :

Exercise:
1.  Picture yourself at your family's dinner table.  Ask yourself which ...

Connect with your self-respect with "I Deserve Love, Care and Respect." The sister episode to this one is Episode 155 Self Respect https://AffirmationPod.com/SelfRespect This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/AFFIRMATION and get on yo ...  Show more