{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6199599c-453b-4c85-ad1f-9cdbf22ed6d8/6499202125031d001122d7f2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"375: Stop being so mean to yourself","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/610d0e0e7dad155e800842b5/show-cover.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Is it time to stop being so mean to yourself? Instead, is it time to be... kind and compassionate? And perhaps is it even time to believe in yourself?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is what we spoke about during the episode</strong></p><ul><li>\"Remember, you have been criticising yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.\" — Louise L. Hay</li><li>As human beings, it's normal to have a negative bias. Until you have awareness of your thoughts and realise which ones to keep and let go of, it will remain like that.</li><li>Yoga and Meditation bring awareness to your thoughts.&nbsp;</li><li>When you feel uncomfortable, it usually means you're growing and it's a good thing.</li><li>One of the key themes of Yoga is compassion, not just for others but also for yourself.</li><li>Accepting yourself exactly as you are, right here, right now, is a practice of self compassion.</li><li>Be kind to yourself along this journey aka life.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.</p><p><br></p><p>Download our&nbsp;<a href=\"https://themerrymakersisters.com/selfcare/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FREE Self Care Checklist</a> and you’ll find 50 brand new ideas to practice self-care.</p><p><br></p><p>Always merrymaking,</p><p>Emma + Carla</p><p><br></p><p>P.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact <a href=\"https://www.lifeline.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Beyond Blue</a>. Asking for help is pure courage.</p>","author_name":"Emma and Carla Papas"}