A majority of people subconsciously operate with the need to be perfect in everything they do. The funny thing is that those same people often don't expect the same perfection from those around them.

We can see the absurdity of expecting perfection when it comes to other people but we can't see that same absurdity when it comes to our own imperfect actions.

SELF-COMPASSION IS TREATING YOURSELF WITH GRACE WHEN YOU MESS UP.

Click here to take a test to see how self-compassionate you are.

TODAY, CAN YOU BEGIN TO SHOW YOURSELF GRACE?

Take this 16 question quiz to see how you empathetic you are. The quiz in particular (The Toronto Empathy Questionnaire) focuses solely on the emotional side of empathy. This is incredibly important but not the entire story when it comes to empathy.

EMPATHY HAS TWO HALVES: THE EMOTIONAL RESPONSE TO OTHERS' SUFFERING AND ALSO THE PRACTICAL ACTION THAT RESPONDS APPROPRIATELY TO THE PERSON WHO IS SUFFERING.

The video below is a wonderful guide on how to best respond (and how not to) to a person who is suffering.

WHERE DO YOU MOST STRUGGLE IN ATTEMPTING TO SHOW EMPATHY TO THOSE AROUND YOU: IN THE FEELING OR IN THE ACTION?

If you would like to talk to a counselor about becoming more empathetic in your daily life contact us at Aspen Christian Counseling.