Self-Compassion Isn’t Selfish: Why It Matters for Women’s Mental Health
International Women’s Day is often a celebration of strength, achievement, and resilience. Yet behind many women’s accomplishments sits a quieter reality: exhaustion, self-criticism, and a persistent sense of “not doing enough.”
Many women we meet in therapy describe holding themselves to exceptionally high standards. They are capable, caring, and committed. Internally, however, their self-talk can be harsh and unforgiving. Mistakes feel amplified. Rest feels undeserved. Boundaries feel uncomfortable and unfair.