Nine Self-Permissions To Stay Healthy During Crisis

“We are in this together” seems to be the anthem of Covid-19. But what does it really mean? Here are nine self-permissions to help you fully experience the gift of compassion during crisis and beyond.

• Your feelings matter. They are an important sign of how you are doing.
• Showing vulnerability doesn’t mean you are weak. It means you deserve to be supported.
• How someone responds to you doesn’t define you. You are valuable and your experiences are valid.
• Your contribution matters. It’s OK to share your ideas and get creative.
• It’s OK to ask for help. We don’t need superheros, we need partners. 
• It’s OK to fail forward. Learning curves are everywhere. Now is the time to fail often and fail forward.
• Your boundaries matter. The tighter we live and work, the more important this is.
• It’s OK to say NO. That’s how you respect your own boundaries.
• You deserve forgiveness. You will mess up under stress. Give yourself grace.

Once you get comfortable giving yourself these permissions, try giving them to others too.

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