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Stephanie Grunewald: Self-compassion is the armor you wear to chase your goals fearlessly

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Feb 24, 2024, 15:57

Stephanie Grunewald: Self-compassion is the armor you wear to chase your goals fearlessly

Stephanie Grunewald, Founder and CEO of

“Let’s bust some myths! Self-compassion isn’t about going soft on your goals, it’s the armor you wear to chase them fearlessly.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟏: 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: Self-compassion isn’t about cutting corners; it’s about treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you’d offer a close friend. This mindset shift can actually elevate your performance by reducing fear of failure and fostering a growth mindset.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟐: 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: While dedication is key, relentless pressure without breaks leads to burnout, not breakthroughs. Balancing hard work with moments of rest and reflection makes you more productive and creative in the long run.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟑: 𝐀𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: Vulnerability is a strength. Recognizing and addressing your emotional and mental state is crucial for resilience. This awareness enables you to navigate challenges more effectively and sustain your drive towards your goals.

It’s time to redefine success — not by how far you push without breaking but by how you treat yourself to sustain your momentum. Harness the power of self-compassion and transform it into your strategic advantage!”

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