When you are a person who practices compassion and empathy on a regular basis, you are actively making a positive difference in the world.  We all know that it is a good way to be. Yet at times, it can be difficult. When it becomes difficult is when you are not in your best form.  You are not feeling at your best.

As a life coach what I work with my clients on is for them to establish practice of self love and self compassion so that they can genuinely love and unconditionally accept others. 

Doing this is building a solid foundation for your ability to be joyful and happy.  In addition, it is a powerful influencer for your career success. There really is no way out of it.  You have to first start with you.

How do you feel compassion and empathy for yourself when you feel like you are failing at something important?  Forgive yourself. If that is hard, re-evaluate your expectations and the way that you are trying to reach your goal.  As you do that you just might find a better and more efficient way to accomplish what you are trying to accomplish!