Self-Compassion Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. – Where self-reflection starts—literally and metaphorically.
  2. 3. – Being kind to yourself when things are hard.
  3. 6. – A feeling of expectation and desire for better moments ahead.
  4. 7. – A quality we often extend to others, but must remember to give ourselves.
  5. 8. – Someone who is there for you, even if it's you.
  6. 10. – The personal process of recovering emotionally, mentally, or physically.
  7. 11. – A motion of inhaling and exhaling to ground ourselves and take a moment.
Down
  1. 1. – Being aware, conscious and present in the current moment.
  2. 2. – A repeated phrase that brings calmness, clarity, or courage.
  3. 4. – A group of people who uplift you and remind you you're not alone.
  4. 5. – A deep awareness of your own and others’ suffering, paired with kindness.
  5. 9. – A short break to rest or think.