Beat Stress by Practicing Self Compassion

Beat Stress by Practicing Self Compassion
Ruminating on a past mistake does nothing to lighten your day. Dream Perfection/Shutterstock
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We all make mistakes; some people are just better at dealing with them. If you beat yourself up over a lost job, an argument with a loved one, or blame yourself for a major loss, the stress could be harming your health and well-being.

Practicing self-compassion can prevent this problem. When you forgive and care for yourself, you can improve cognitive function and heart health, derive more enjoyment from life, and lower levels of anxiety.

Mohan Garikiparithi
Mohan Garikiparithi
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Mohan Garikiparithi, MD, practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before shifting his focus to health communications. During his practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in India. During a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed an interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine.
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