The benefits of Mindful Self-Compassion are becoming more widely understood, both in research settings and by an increasing number of people incorporating it into their lives. Whether you are one of those people yet or not, the practice below is a great way to learn more about Mindful Self-Compassion, and to experience its immediate benefits.

In this 10-minute video, Natalie Bell, certified Center for Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, introduces the three components of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity, and self kindness. She then leads us in a practice that encapsulates all of these elements called the Self-Compassion Break — which you may find helpful in this moment, as well as throughout your days.

As she says, “What’s beautiful about this practice is that it can be utilized at any time during the day, informally, on the spot; whenever you’re noticing struggle; whenever you’re not feeling good about yourself; whenever something happens that you don’t expect, and you’re noticing challenge.”

For those interested in going further into the study and practice of Mindful Self-Compassion, we want to let you know about some opportunities starting next week! The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion is offering Live-Online Mindful Self-Compassion trainings taught only by Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teachers over 10 weeks. This is the most comprehensive MSC training you can take at this time, and satisfies the prerequisite for a number of their other programs. Learn more and register here.

About Natalie Bell

Natalie Bell, PT, CMF is the Associate Executive Director for Programs at the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC), a certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and teacher trainer. Natalie’s long practice of loving awareness from 1985 has informed her teaching and collaboration on her work in many programs at CMSC. She plans and directs programs and events in collaboration with CMSC Executive Director Steve Hickman and CMSC founders Kristin Neff and Chris Germer.

Natalie developed the Teaching Self-Compassion Online program for MSC teachers to develop more online presence, safety, and connection. She is co-author, Director and Teacher Trainer of the MSC healthcare adaptation, Self-Compassion Training for Healthcare Communities (SCHC). Natalie is delighted to teach the Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion (LOMSC) 10-wk program to global audiences in classes limited to 30 participants.

An American-Ecuadorian living in Southern California, Natalie loves hiking in the mountains, body-surfing, dancing, and sharing laughter whenever possible.

About The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (CMSC) is an international nonprofit organization and global leader in evidence-based self-compassion training and practice serving diverse populations worldwide. Founded by the developers of Mindful Self-Compassion, clinical psychologist Christopher Germer, Ph.D. and self-compassion researcher Kristin Neff, Ph.D., CMSC is dedicated to alleviating suffering and improving the collective well-being of the planet. CMSC’s vision is a world where each person matters and everyone belongs.