Empathy is the ability to get into other people’s shoes and understand their feelings. So much has been talked about empathy because it’s an extremely powerful human social aspect to build connections with others.
One thing which is lesser told is – you must be empathetic to yourself first before being empathetic to others.
Be kind to yourself, be curious about yourself.
Accept that – you also have needs, you are also not perfect, you can also make mistakes, you also need support, you are also clueless, you are also learning, you are also broken, you can also overthink, you also get angry, you also get anxious, you can also fail, you also incur losses, you can also spoil a relationship, you can also be fooled, you can also be manipulated, you can also feel pain, you can also feel low and you can also cry.
Understanding *YOU as YOU * is the first step to develop self-empathy. You cannot feel others until you feel yourself fully.
*Remember, Empathy starts with yourself!! *
Have a great Empathetic Day!! 😊
