{"id":861286,"date":"2022-04-06T14:23:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T13:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/why-being-kind-to-yourself-could-help-you-live-longer\/"},"modified":"2025-03-06T10:34:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T09:34:46","slug":"why-being-kind-to-yourself-could-help-you-live-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/why-being-kind-to-yourself-could-help-you-live-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Why being kind to yourself could help you live longer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ready for something you need to hear today? Being kind to yourself is okay. Actually, it\u2019s encouraged. So often in life we feel the pressure to be hyper-productive, to sacrifice ourselves more and more for our success. And putting our mental health on the back-burner in the process. But studies show self-love can not only boost our careers, but also add years onto our lives. That\u2019s a win-win \u2013 don\u2019t you think? So read on to discover why being kind to yourself could help you live longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-being-kind-to-yourself-works\"><strong>Why being kind to yourself works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/K5-good-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"dad and daughter walking in the park\" class=\"wp-image-857747\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-compassion. Treating yourself. Being kind to yourself. Self-love. Whatever you call it, the message is the same: YOU matter. But life sometimes tries to tell us otherwise. We live in a stressful time during a global pandemic and the fight for jobs is fierce. Consequently, many of us tend to sacrifice our wellbeing in the pursuit of our goals, thinking that a little time to ourselves will only slow us down. However, the opposite is true. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bryanrobinson\/2022\/01\/03\/practicing-self-compassion-has-career-and-now-physical-health-benefits-new-study-shows\/?sh=6f5619b04796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-compassion can fuel your performance <\/a>and boost your mental and physical health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.lsa.umich.edu\/sasi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2015\/11\/Critcher_AffPersp.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studies<\/a> show self-compassion has the power to reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes, lessen stress, anxiety, irritability and depression, plus boost our performance at work. The end result is simple &#8211; you will live longer if you show yourself some love. Keen to explore more of the world? Showing yourself some love might give you extra time to make that happen. Self-care is not selfish, it\u2019s a superpower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/travel-alone-put-yourself-first-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why 2022 should be the year you put YOU first<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/ways-to-go\/solo-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel solo with Trafalgar<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Self-judgement can be harmful<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/K4-good-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"woman drinking coffee\" class=\"wp-image-857746\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to be harsh on ourselves. But excessive self-judgement, self-loathing and that harsh internal critic can really stop us in our tracks. Damaging, rather than fuelling us. It can lead to performance anxiety, procrastination, and lack of motivation. Plus, it prevents us from learning from our mistakes. Of course, pinpointing areas to improve is a crucial part of life \u2013 but we must do it in a positive way. Studies show self-affirmations act as \u2018cognitive expanders\u2019, meaning you\u2019re able to talk to yourself in the same way you would to someone you care about, so it\u2019s not just a negative internal voice that dominates your thoughts. If you don\u2019t like yourself, you\u2019re harming yourself. Full stop. So bringing that love will energise you in more ways than you can imagine. Sound good?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/kindness-proverbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">27 quotes about kindness to make your heart a little warmer<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/en-us\/ways-to-go\/walking-vacations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walking holidays with Trafalgar<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can I practice self-compassion?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/04\/Reading-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"being kind to yourself by reading\" class=\"wp-image-857749\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the small things that make a big difference. Ask yourself what makes you happy. Perhaps it&#8217;s grabbing a coffee from that place on the corner. Or set your phone down go for a walk in the park. Read a good book in bed. Watch a favourite film or cook a favourite meal. Run a hot bath. Hop on a short travel adventure to explore the seaside towns of Ireland, the charming Cornish coasts or jaw-dropping temples in Nepal. Walk deserts or gaze at remarkable animals African safari. Whatever self-love looks like to you \u2013 one thing\u2019s for sure \u2013 you won\u2019t regret it. Prepare to be refreshed and rejuvenated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/travel-across-the-worlds-oldest-desert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why travelling across the world&#8217;s oldest desert will benefit your mental health<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/reconnect-with-nature-african-safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>How reconnecting with nature on these African safaris will improve your mental health<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What is your way to be kind to yourself? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready for something you need to hear today? Being kind to yourself is okay. Actually, it\u2019s encouraged. So often in life we feel the pressure to be hyper-productive, to sacrifice ourselves more and more for our success. 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