

When we think of compassion for others, we need to consider that we see they are suffering. Likewise, having compassion for ourselves, we need to acknowledge we are in pain.
You don't need to have a stiff upper lip, put on a brave face, be the one who keeps it together for everyone else.
Some people find it hard to show they are suffering as they feel they need to be strong for others.
However, when life is challenging no matter who we are, learning to admit this is a tough time just now, and it's upsetting, helps us ask ourselves the question 'what can I do to comfort and care for myself right now?
The following wee tips don't replace professional advice.
They are for self-care and to remind us, we all have the right to shed tears, and there are times for our wellbeing it matters that we do.
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These workbooks invite you to reflect, and if you are still working through some issues, then reflecting on your own maybe not in your best interests. Please, seek support for those issues.
The workbooks will still be there when you are in a place where you feel safe to use them.
There is a lot to the workbooks. Please take time to work through it at a pace that feels comfortable to you. If you have never used a workbook before for self-management, here are some tips you may find helpful:
The workbooks offer some ideas to consider, some space to reflect, some tips to consider, and invitations to decide what action you plan to take and when. Please don’t force it. If you find some sections are a struggle, leave it, come back another day.