This year has been tough. For some of us, we may have seen our body change. Stress has been high. Our appetite may have been increased. All of this is OK. Lets practice some self compassion for the year we have experienced.
What is self compassion?
Self compassion is comforting and caring for yourself during difficult times. There are three parts of self compassion.
Kindness. Understand the situation instead of judging.
Humanity. Recognize that pain is part of the being human. Other people probably have felt this way too.
Mindfulness. Be aware of what you are feeling in the moment.
Practicing self compassion has shown to improve mental health. It can also decrease body anxiety, as well as improve motivation towards self kindness.
Try these self compassion meditations!
https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#guided-meditations
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Crockpot Lentil Soup
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups carrot rounds (about 1/4″ – 1/2″ thick)
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 onion, diced
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
32 oz. low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 Tablespoon of poultry seasoning
Crusty bread for serving
Preparation
1. Place all ingredients in crockpot.
2. Turn on high for 4-6 hours. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.
Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Nutrition Information per Serving: 1.1 grams total fat, 0.1 grams of saturated fat, 29.4 grams carbohydrate, 10.3 grams fiber, 11. grams protein, 620 milligrams sodium, 615 milligrams potassium, 6.4 grams sugar
Recipe adapted from:
https://cookeatshare.com/recipes/crockpot-lentil-soup-590362
