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Self-compassion

How Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) Can Develop Self-Compassion

8 April 2025 by Esther Kane

Self compassion

In this short talk, Esther points towards the fact that as HSPs, we are highly skilled at extending compassion towards others, but often fail to extend it towards ourselves. She ends with guiding you through a short meditation, which will help you develop the beginnings of self compassion, self awareness, and … [Read more...] about How Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) Can Develop Self-Compassion

Enjoying the Benefits of Daily Meditation

1 July 2024 by Esther Kane

Woman meditating in nature

I love the following saying which I've heard in meditation circles: Don't Just Do Something, Sit There This tongue-in-cheek makeover of a well-known phrase is a good reminder that we, as a culture, need to rethink our priorities in the rounds of daily life. At 53, I am acutely aware that this should be the … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Benefits of Daily Meditation

Mother Yourself by Practising Self-Compassion

12 May 2024 by Esther Kane

Self nurturing

On this Mother's Day, I want to focus on the concept of "mothering" yourself.  Over the course of my work, I have discovered that every woman "mothers" in her own unique way. Some of us have biological or adopted human children, while others opt for "fur babies".     I welcomed two kittens into … [Read more...] about Mother Yourself by Practising Self-Compassion

How to Become More Self-Compassionate

8 January 2023 by Esther Kane

Self compassion: woman hugging herself

I am a huge fan of Dr. Kristin Neff. I call her the "The Queen of Self Compassion" and bow to her work, and how she has helped so many of us around the world to become kinder to ourselves. She is an Associate Professor in the Educational Psychology Dept., University of Texas at Austin. She is also the author … [Read more...] about How to Become More Self-Compassionate

How to do RAIN Meditation

2 October 2022 by Esther Kane

Woman practicing RAIN meditation

What Is RAIN Meditation? I am a huge fan of Tara Brach and my favourite tool I’ve learned from her is the The RAIN mindfulness meditation practise which I use constantly with my clients with great success. In her latest book, Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of … [Read more...] about How to do RAIN Meditation

In a Foul Mood? Embrace Your Inner Crab

5 June 2022 by Esther Kane

Crabby Esther

As I sit down to write this, I am feeling CRABBY. As you can see from the photo above of me at age three, I have never been very skilled at hiding my emotions. This was unpopular with many of the adults in my life when I was a child who kept trying to 'cheer me up' or convince me that I would rather be … [Read more...] about In a Foul Mood? Embrace Your Inner Crab

How to Learn Self-Acceptance

19 September 2021 by Esther Kane

Confident woman taking a selfie

If you're my client, you definitely know that I am a huge fan of Tara Brach and have most likely urged you to read her books, listen to her podcast and practise the life-changing RAIN meditation.   In this article, I want to introduce you to a concept she calls "the Trance of Unworthiness" which I believe … [Read more...] about How to Learn Self-Acceptance

Esther’s Recommended Reading: Outwitting Your Inner Critic

10 July 2018 by Esther Kane

Woman smacking her forehead

I recently read a fabulous book I wanted to share with you called, Make Peace With Your Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Your Inner Critic by Mark Coleman, a meditation teacher and therapist. It is easy and fast to read, and gives some wonderful, straightforward tools and practises that … [Read more...] about Esther’s Recommended Reading: Outwitting Your Inner Critic

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