Mother yourself

We mother ourselves when we offer ourselves compassion, acceptance, and unconditional love. Everyone deserves this. 

Here’s a practice:

Clear 20 minutes.

Grab your journal or sketchbook, or pull on your sneakers. 

Conjure a tough question or choice you’re facing, a yearning, or a change ahead. 

Think about where you are getting stuck, have fear, or see obstacles. 

Ready? Now ask yourself…

What would you want for your child?

How brave would you want your child to be in the same situation?1

What is the very next thing you would advise your child to do?

*This is not just for parents. Sub the name of any child you love for “your child” in the prompts above.