Let’s explore what compassion and self-compassion are, their many benefits, and how we can cultivate them in the coming year.

Facing uncertainty is always difficult but the sheer amount of it this year has just been overwhelming. This is completely natural since our brains crave certainty, control, and answers, all of which have been lacking in the past months.

This pandemic is bringing up a lot of difficult emotions for people, and your initial reaction might be to push them away or put on a brave face. However, suppressing or denying your emotions only reduces their outward appearance, not your inner experience of them.

Altogether it’s not surprising if you feel exhausted, emotionally and mentally depleted, and are struggling to find ways forward. It has been a heavy year and you have every right to feel that way. If anything, what I always find surprising, is just how resilient human beings are. We are surviving this marathon with very little or no preparation.

Like any journey, starting coaching can be filled with unknowns, questions, and worries, but these should not be holding you back from getting the guidance you deserve so that you can thrive. Here are some signposts to help you start taking the first steps.