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Self-Compassion Break

“Self-Compassion Break” is a short 3-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Three sentences in a moment of suffering: this is pain, I'm not alone, let me be kind to me. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Three sentences in a moment of suffering: this is pain, I'm not alone, let me be kind to me.

3 min Beginner

Goal

Insert 3 powerful sentences into a hard emotion moment — pocket tool.

Steps

1

In suffering moment, stop.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Emotion eases 30-50%.

Evidence base

School: Self-Compassion (Neff)

Founders: Kristin Neff (2011)

Neff "Self-Compassion" 2011.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Self-Compassion Break" take?

This exercise takes about 3 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Self-Compassion Break"?

Emotion eases 30-50%. In the short term: You use it 10+ times weekly.

Is "Self-Compassion Break" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Self-Compassion (Neff) (Kristin Neff (2011)). Neff "Self-Compassion" 2011.

Is "Self-Compassion Break" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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