The 2-Step Practice That Helps You Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
You know that voice that says you should be handling this better. That you should be able to do it all. That you shouldn’t feel this frustrated, overwhelmed, or afraid.
But being harder on yourself isn’t always what helps you change. Sometimes, it’s the very thing keeping you stuck.
In this episode, I’m sharing a simple two-step practice of compassionate awareness and compassionate redirection to help you notice what’s happening without judgment, create safety in your nervous system, and move forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.
In this episode, I discuss:
- Why your nervous system may resist change, even when you know it’s time
- How to recognize when fear and self-judgment are keeping you stuck
- The two-step practice of compassionate awareness and compassionate redirection
- How self-compassion can help you access your next right step
Chapters:
00:00 Why Self-Compassion Matters
00:41 Creating Safety in Your Nervous System
05:10 Why Growth Requires Discomfort
09:10 Self-Compassion and Letting Go
14:53 Compassionate Awareness & Redirection
18:00 Finding Peace in the Human Experience
How to work with me:
https://www.calderonco.org/workwithme
About me:
I'm Dr. Vanessa Calderón, a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation.
I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life without burnout.
This episode explores self-compassion, nervous system regulation, compassionate awareness, compassionate redirection, mindfulness, emotional regulation, personal growth, and breaking old patterns.
