10 Minute Mood podcast14 Maalis 2025

Ep. 19. Self Compassion: The key to resilience and motivation

Learn about the benefits of self compassion to your mental health, physical health, relationships, and productivity. Many people think that practising self compassion will lead to stagnation or laziness, but clinical psychologist Dr Aspasia Karageorge is here to explain the science behind why self compassion actually increases motivation, confidence, resilience, and meaningful engagement in life.

Here are three quick ways to start doing self-compassion today:

Self-Compassion Break: When you’re upset, pause. Name what you’re feeling, remind yourself others feel it too, and say something kind like, “I’m trying hard today, even though it isn’t going to plan.”

Letter to Yourself: After a rough moment, write a note to yourself as if you’re comforting a friend who has been through that rough moment, then read it back to yourself. It’s a perspective-changer.

Check-In Moments: Ask yourself throughout the day, “How am I? What do I need in this moment?”, and then take a moment to give it to yourself. Even a sip of water counts. Treat yourself as though you are valuable and someone to be cared for - because you are.

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Check out our website sydneycitypsychology.com.au to learn more about how we can help you to live well, or get in touch with us today on ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠.

This episode was recorded in March 2025 by Aspasia Karageorge in Sydney, Australia.

The information provided here does not replace personalised medical or psychological advice from your doctor or clinician. Always seek individualised medical advice from your health practitioner, and not from the content of podcasts.

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