A little self-compassion goes a long way, albeit not always easy to do.

Research shows that people with more self-compassion are happier and more motivated. They have better relationships and physical health, and less anxiety and depression. They’re also more likely to have the resilience needed to cope with stressful life events and trauma.

In this blog, I talk about how I think self-compassion can help in coming to terms with life with a stoma. I have also included two exercises for you to try.

See Your relationship with yourself: Self-compassion tips & exercises