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Episode Synopsis
What does it actually mean to be kind to yourself… especially when things aren’t going well?In this episode, Victoria explores the concept of Self Compassion — and why so many of us struggle to extend it inward, even though we offer it so freely to others. With honesty, reflection, and a few surprising insights, listen as Victoria unpacks how we respond to stress, failure, and the pressure we put on ourselves.It’s Aries season, so you know what this means… DISC as Zodiac Signs (a little fun…)High D – direct, driven and achievement oriented so the corresponding zodiac signs are: Aries, Gemini and CapricornHigh I – friendly, emotional and persuasive and the signs are: Cancer, Libra, and Pisces High S – tenacious, kind and supportive so we have: Taurus, Leo and Sagittarius High C – analytical, perfectionistic and detail oriented which matches up to: Virgo, Scorpio and Aquarius Which one feels most like you?The conversation shifts into something deeper:How do you treat yourself when things go wrong?You’ll hear:A breakdown of what self-compassion actually is (and what it’s not)A look at Dr. Kristin Neff’s research and self-compassion frameworkReal reflections from taking the self-compassion assessmentThe difference between tender self-compassion (soothing) and fierce self-compassion (taking action)Why being hard on yourself doesn’t actually make you betterCommon myths that keep people stuck in self-criticismIf you tend to overthink, push yourself too hard, or feel like you “should be doing better,” this episode will help you shift the way you relate to yourself — without lowering your standards.Because self-compassion isn’t about letting yourself off the hook.It’s about giving yourself what you need to keep going.Previous DISCovering You Episode Mentioned: MindsetEpisode Timestamps:00:00 - Why This Topic Now00:32 - Show Intro and Mood Meter01:51 - DISC Meets Astrology04:49 - What Self Compassion Means06:09 - Self Compassion Quiz Walkthrough10:53 - Scores and Subscales13:24 - Tender vs Fierce Self Compassion15:41 - Benefits and Research Findings17:31 - Myths That Block Self Compassion19:53 - How to Practice and Resources20:19 - Gender Roles and Open Questions22:06 - Final Takeaway and OutroIf you're interested in learning more about team building, coaching, strategic hiring and onboarding, let's connect!discoverwhatworks@gmail.comhttps://pod.link/1614071253https://discoverwhatworks.org/https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaDISChttps://www.instagram.com/discoverwhatworks/https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverwhatworksMentioned in this episode:Fast Facts
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