Welcome to episode 25 of The Mindful Kind podcast! Discover why self-compassion was such an important part of my mindfulness practice, especially when I was a beginner.  You'll also learn about three different exercises you can use to be more compassionate towards yourself, including talking kindly to yourself, writing down why mindfulness is useful to you whenever you remember to practice and letting go of hurtful thoughts.  For more tips about letting go of hurtful thoughts, check out my blog article here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/blog/mindfully-letting-go-of-hurtful-thoughts To sign up for The Mindful Kind Challenge, click here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/themindfulkindchallenge/ And to join me for a live workshop in Melbourne about mindfulness and goal-setting, by purchasing your ticket here: http://www.rachaelkable.com/upcoming-events/