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self-compassion

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/sɛlf kəmˈpæʃən/ · self-com-pas-sion

The practice of being kind and understanding towards oneself in instances of pain or failure.

Meanings

nounformal

The practice of being kind and understanding towards oneself in instances of pain or failure.

اپنے درد یا ناکامی کی صورت میں اپنے ساتھ مہربان اور سمجھنے والا رویہ اختیار کرنا۔

خود رحم دلی

khud rahm dili

Synonyms

self-kindnessself-acceptanceself-loveخود محبتخود نوازیخود دل داری

Antonyms

self-criticismself-denialself-loathingخود تنقیدخود انکارخود نفرت

Common Collocations

  • practice self-compassion
  • self-compassion exercises
  • importance of self-compassion

Example Sentences

She learned the importance of self-compassion after experiencing a stressful breakup.

اس نے ایک دباؤ بھری علیحدگی کے بعد خود رحم دلی کی اہمیت سیکھی۔

Us ne aik dabao bhari alahdgi ke baad khud rahm dili ki ahemiyat seekhi.

Self-compassion helps in healing emotional wounds more effectively.

خود رحم دلی جذباتی زخموں کو مؤثر طریقے سے بھرنے میں مدد کرتی ہے۔

Khud rahm dili jazbati zakhmon ko mo'asar tareeqe se bharne mein madad karti hai.

Practicing self-compassion can improve mental health.

خود رحم دلی کا عملی مظاہرہ ذہنی صحت کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Khud rahm dili ka amali muzaahira zehni sehat ko behtar bana sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

self-indulgence:Self-indulgence involves excessive self-gratification without concern for others, while self-compassion is about kindness to oneself during tough times.

Word Family

self-compassionate
adjectiveخود رحم دل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of self-compassion as a warm hug from yourself during tough times.

Imagine wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket when you're feeling down.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تنہا تکلیف دل کا خود پر کیا ہے اثر، خود رحم دلی میں پائیے ہے سکون کا سفر۔

Tanha takleef dil ka khud par kiya hai asar, Khud rahm dili mein paiye hai sukoon ka safar.

The pain of the heart affects oneself alone, In self-compassion, find the journey to peace.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنے آپ پر رحم کرو، تاکہ زخم بھر سکیں۔

Apne aap par rahm karo, taake zakhm bhar sakein.

Have compassion for yourself, so you can heal your wounds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + compassion" — the act of being kind to oneself

First known use: 1990s

The term emerged in the context of psychology to denote a healthy attitude towards oneself during times of failure or suffering.