#189: Spiritual Health: How to be compassionate to yourself with Kendra Adachi

INSIDE: Have you ever wondered how to be compassionate to yourself? What would it look like to live in grace? Listen to Kendra Adachi on Grace In Real Life.

The entire Grace In Real Life podcast is predicated on answering the question, “How do we live in and give out grace in our busy and full lives?” And one of the most generous, practical, action-oriented grace-girls I know is The Lazy Genius, Kendra Adachi.

Kendra believes and practices self-compassion, contentedness, rest, and grace. Because living in grace and from grace is a bit tricky for those of us who love a to-do list and efficiency, Kendra joins the show.

In today’s episode, you’ll receive practical strategies and anchoring truths as you learn how to be compassionate to yourself. You’ll learn:

how to be compassionate to yourself while getting stuff done,
one simple way to halt comparison,
and naming what matters.

How to be compassionate to yourself

“I want to bring my full self to this thing.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
“I hope we stop judging ourselves and judging each other based on what we choose, that is not how we live in a kind, grace-filled world.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
“It’s more important to learn how to pivot than to learn how to plan.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
“It’s not about what you do. You are loved and held.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
“Staying grounded is more important than staying on task.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
“If you keep doing your tasks disembodied from yourself, disconnected from the Holy Spirit then what’s the point?” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius

Naming what matters

“You get to decide what matters.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
“It’s not that I can’t; it’s that I choose to spend m time in different ways.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
“We carry this pressure that we’re actually doing it wrong if we choose differently than other people.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
“If you try to make everything matter, nothing will.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius

How to be gracious when it comes to expectations

Change your perspective away from pass-fail.
Get better at pivoting.

“We plan within an inch of our lives so our expectations will be met.” – Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius

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