99 - ENCORE Episode 8: Radical Acceptance and Self-Compassion

In This Episode: Annaliese and Alan talk about why real change in your life starts with how you think about and treat yourself. Instead of staying stuck in self-judgment, hustling, and striving for perfection, Annaliese shares how Radical Acceptance and Self-Compassion have been game-changers for moving toward a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and satisfying.

You’ll Hear About:

• Why feeling new and different about yourself means you need to think and act in new and different ways.

• Simple questions to ask yourself: “What am I doing to treat myself like a friend?” and “What would actually help me right now?”

• How kindness and self-love help you take charge of your life in more effective, life-giving ways.

• Learning to trust what you already know about yourself so you can handle life without punishment or striving.

• What it looks like to treat yourself like your whole self belongs in the room—struggles and all.

Radical Self-Acceptance & Thought Compassion Practices:

• Name What’s Not Working: Write down thoughts, habits, or expectations you have or are (actually) living by that feel too heavy or perfectionistic. See them as a map for change you want, not as failure!

• Ask the Friend Questions: “What would I say to my best friend right now?” “What would actually help me, not just my tasks?” Let these answers guide your next choices in your day.

• Choose One Kinder Thought: Replace one unhelpful pressurey thought you've put on yourself with a gentler, life-giving thought. Treat it like an experiment—progress over perfection! Little, better thoughts add up to confidence and self-trust.

• Practice Wholeness in the Room: Remind yourself daily: “All of me belongs here—strengths, struggles, and everything in between.” When self-punishment shows up, swap it for a loving, constructive thought.

Resources: www.linktree.com/coachannaliese -Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind To Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff https://www.amazon.com/s?k=self+compassion+neff&crid=3FAPHU5ZDDF17&sprefix=self+compassion+nef%2Caps%2C104&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

-Self-Compassion: The 3 Elements of Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org/the-three-elements-of-self-compassion-2/

Your Free Coaching Call: Have a coaching session with Annaliese for yourself! Visit www.linktree.com/coachannaliese to schedule your FREE, 1-hour Discovery Chat. Share what you're going through and Annaliese will help you gain helpful tips to make real change in your life.