Life is hard. That's the good news and the bad news all in one sentence. Accepting that life is difficult means that you aren't blindsided by the challenges it brings. It is also a reminder to treat yourself with loving care Dr. Kristin Neff calls it SELF-COMPASSION. She says, "With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care we'd give to a good friend." Treat it like an experiment and use loving and kind words to encourage yourself. My sister reminds