We evaluate risk on a daily basis, but do we have the tools, skills, and knowledge to do so effectively -- especially when it matters most? This module will dive into topics such as statistical literacy, learning from history, and meeting emotions of fear and grief, so pertinent to making sense of, managing, and dealing with risk. In this module, you will:
Risk is an inevitable part of human life. Ups and downs, gains and losses, meeting and parting, sickness and health, success and failure are all inevitable experiences in a human life. How do we meet our own pain and suffering? And how does that impact how we meet the pain and suffering of those around us? Self-Compassion is an attitude of kindness, support, generosity, and care for ourselves when we're in pain, or when we're suffering -- when we've lost to the game of "risk" that we can't help but play.
The research-supported method of Mindful Self-Compassion defines the practice as having 3 major parts: Mindfulness, Self-Kindness, and Common Humanity -- and, generally speaking, exists in contrast to self-blame and harsh self-criticism.
This week, practice the ~5-minute self-compassion break 3-4 times... you can try it as a daily practice or implement it when you hit a rough spot in your day. You have your choice of meditation guide below (both practices are the same). Reflect on the effects of the practice:
Self-Compassion Break guided by Dr. Kristen Neff - MSC Founder (5:20)
Self-Compassion Break guided by Dr. Christopher Germer - MSC Founder (6:24)