Kindness is not about being soft or removing accountability. In fact, I think kindness is the exact opposite. Being kind to yourself and to others is sometimes quite challenging; becoming angry, judgmental, and unforgiving – that’s the easy road! Kindness is easy when things are going your way, but when the unexpected happens or adversity makes a surprise visit, that’s when kindness gets shoved into the back corner even though that’s when we need it most! …All of this to say, we can train ourselves to interact with ourselves in a more kind, productive way. In order for these changes to be effective and lasting, the key is to be realistic and authentic; kindness is not always positive, but it should always be sincere and intentional.
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