Compassion and Selfcare Free Webinar

Why are we sometimes so strict with ourselves?
Many people are much harder on themselves than they can actually handle. They criticize, judge, or punish themselves – often without it really helping. Of course, a healthy dose of self-reflection or regret can be valuable, but this is about something else: a deeply rooted pattern of self-criticism, often without sufficient inner comfort or gentleness to counterbalance it. This imbalance – too much harsh criticism and too little self-care – doesn't occur for no reason. Our temperament plays a role; some people are naturally more sensitive to anxiety, gloom, or irritability. But more importantly, it's what we have learned from our environment as children: parents, caregivers, friends, school, and culture. When we learn that making mistakes is dangerous or that we are only good enough if we perform perfectly, those messages embed themselves deeply in our system. As a result, we can become trapped in an inner dynamic as adults where we continuously criticize and correct ourselves, out of fear of being rejected or falling short.

That self-criticism feels so familiar that it almost automatic, a reflexive response to becomes doubt, shame, or failure. What is often forgotten is that this is not only a psychological but also a neurological learning process.

Our brains – especially the amygdala and hippocampus – learn which experiences are important and store them. Those who have frequently experienced criticism, anger, or rejection develop a brain that is more sensitive to signals of danger, even when they are actually no longer present. The body then remains, as it were, 'on'.

Fortunately, we can also learn something else, how to treat ourselves more kindly, how to soften that inner critic, and give more space to connection, safety, and gentleness. We can learn to use self-compassion as a source of strength.
Self-compassion is the foundation for resilience and balance. In our busy and demanding lives, the ability to be friendly, being kind and gentle to yourself is invaluable. It helps to better cope with stress and challenges and contributes to more peace, balance, and resilience, both privately and in our work.

That is exactly why I wholeheartedly invite you to the interactive webinar 'Compassion and Selfcare'. (English spoken)

Free webinar 17 th of October 7:30 – 9:30 pm