Ep. 19. Self Compassion: The key to resilience and motivation

Ep. 19. Self Compassion: The key to resilience and motivation

Learn about the benefits of self compassion to your mental health, physical health, relationships, and productivity. Many people think that practising self compassion will lead to stagnation or laziness, but clinical psychologist Dr Aspasia Karageorge is here to explain the science behind why self compassion actually increases motivation, confidence, resilience, and meaningful engagement in life.

Here are three quick ways to start doing self-compassion today:

  • Self-Compassion Break: When you’re upset, pause. Name what you’re feeling, remind yourself others feel it too, and say something kind like, “I’m trying hard today, even though it isn’t going to plan.”

    Letter to Yourself: After a rough moment, write a note to yourself as if you’re comforting a friend who has been through that rough moment, then read it back to yourself. It’s a perspective-changer.

    Check-In Moments: Ask yourself throughout the day, “How am I? What do I need in this moment?”, and then take a moment to give it to yourself. Even a sip of water counts. Treat yourself as though you are valuable and someone to be cared for - because you are.

  • --------------------------

    Check out our website sydneycitypsychology.com.au to learn more about how we can help you to live well, or get in touch with us today on ⁠(02) 9235 3127⁠.

    This episode was recorded in March 2025 by Aspasia Karageorge in Sydney, Australia.

    The information provided here does not replace personalised medical or psychological advice from your doctor or clinician. Always seek individualised medical advice from your health practitioner, and not from the content of podcasts.

    Episoder(22)

    Ep 7: Women and ADHD

    Ep 7: Women and ADHD

    Join clinical psychologist, Dr Aspasia Karageorge, for a 10 minute dive into how the experience for women with ADHD may differ to that of men. Aspasia discusses symptom differences, treatment options,...

    5 Okt 202210min

    Ep 6: Eating Problems with Dr Veena Sothieson

    Ep 6: Eating Problems with Dr Veena Sothieson

    In Episode 6, we discuss eating problems. What are eating-related problems, and what are the sign to look out for? What supports are available, and when is psychology or medical intervention helpful? ...

    31 Aug 202212min

    Ep. 5: Men's Mental Health with Zac Seidler (part 2)

    Ep. 5: Men's Mental Health with Zac Seidler (part 2)

    An episode for all the men out there, focussing on men’s mental health and wellbeing. This episode is Part 2 of a conversation between Dr Zac Seidler, a leading men’s mental health expert and Director...

    29 Des 20219min

    Ep. 4: Men's Mental Health (part 1) with Dr Zac Seidler

    Ep. 4: Men's Mental Health (part 1) with Dr Zac Seidler

    Episode 4 is all about men’s mental health. Dr Zac Seidler is a leading men’s mental health expert and Director of Mental Health Training at Movember, as well as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Or...

    20 Des 202120min

    Ep. 3: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Russ Harris

    Ep. 3: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Russ Harris

    In this episode, clinical psychologist Natalie Glaser talks to Dr Russ Harris about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). What is it? How can it help? And how does it fit in with Cognitive Behaviou...

    5 Okt 202110min

    Ep. 2: Resilience

    Ep. 2: Resilience

    Join us for this episode called ‘resilience’. Our psychologist, Dr Aspasia Karageorge, provides a brief overview of resilience as a psychological concept, followed by a 6 minute guided exercise to con...

    31 Aug 202111min

    Populært innen Helse

    fastlegen
    rss-gukild-johaug
    lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
    hvordan-har-du-det-mann
    psykodrama
    relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
    leger-om-livet
    rss-garne-damer
    foreldreradet
    bak-fasaden-en-reise-i-livet-med-sykepleier-ine
    hormonelle-frida
    hjernesterk
    g-punktet
    rss-lopedrommen
    morten-ramm-lar-kakla-ga-til-du-sovner
    klimaks
    biohacking-girls-din-podcast-for-optimal-helse
    helsetipspodden
    sinnsyn
    treningsprat