Compassionate Strength™ Practice
You’ve learned to be kind to others… now it’s time to include yourself♡
Compassionate Strength™ is a self-guided practice for people who are beginning to notice they could be kinder to themselves, or who have been gently encouraged by others to do so. It offers an easier and kinder way to care through the Kind, Kinder, Kindest™ approach, without any pressure.
Kind
A kind way to begin.
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Self-kindness is the practice of being kind and caring toward yourself, as you would for a good friend, even when things feel hard.
A starting practice for building inner strength and connection, whether you’re new to this or returning to it.
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10 minutes per day, 8 weeks
Gentle, self-guided practice and non-clinical way to support personal wellbeing. Where self-kindness and care naturally become part of your day:
- Practice journal
- Weekly practices:
Weeks 1–2 — Intention
Weeks 3–5 — Care
Weeks 6–8 — Self-kindness
Kinder
A kinder way to be present.
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Mindful awareness is the practice of paying kinder attention to the present moment with openness and without judgement.
A continuing practice for those seeking balance and connection just as they are, with no pressure to fix, change, or perform.
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15 mins per day, 8 weeks
Gentle, self-guided practice and non-clinical way to support attention and focus. Where mindfulness becomes a daily habit of noticing the present moment with greater clarity and relational care:
- Practice journal
- Weekly practices:
Weeks 9–10 — Noticing
Weeks 11–13 — Understanding
Weeks 14–16 — Mindfulness
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Weekly practice guidance:
Your practice questions, gently responded to each week
Kindest
The kindest way to connect.
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Compassionate Strength™ is inner strength that grows through daily care and awareness, expressed through the kindest connection with yourself, others, and the natural world.
A modern holistic wellbeing practice cultivated through the Kind, Kinder, Kindest™ framework.
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20 mins per day, 8 weeks
Gentle, self-guided and live guided practice to support holistic wellbeing, where Compassionate Strength™ guides your wellbeing responses:
- Practice journal
- Weekly practices:
Weeks 17–18 — Integrating
Weeks 19–21 — Connecting
Weeks 22–24 — Comp. Strength
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- Weekly practice guidance:
Your practice questions, gently responded to each week
- Monthly live practice space:
A 20 minute space to connect online together whenever it feels right
Inspired by the self-compassion work of Kristin Neff, the mindfulness work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Te Whare Tapa Whā — the Maori model of holistic wellbeing developed by Sir Mason Durie.
Practice
Grow Compassionate Strength™ with the Living Gently™ app. Eight weekly self-guided practices to support your daily routine, like a gym for your nervous system.
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Begin with 10 minutes gentle daily care practice, progress to 15 minutes daily awareness practice, followed by 20 minutes daily strength practice.
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Receive support from a Kind Guide (accredited mindfulness facilitator) for your guided practice.
Weekly practice guidance
Your mindfulness practice questions gently responded to each week when you’re on the Kinder Subscription.
Monthly live practice guidance
Practice together with a live 20 minute call session once a month when you’re on the Kindest Subscription whenever if feels right for you.
Subscription
Start your practice anytime for just a few dollars a week, like a gym membership, it’s a simple, regular way to build strength.
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Begin with a 3 Day Free Trial: Your trial in the Living Gently™ app will help you decide the best time to start a daily care practice. Sign up for the Free Trial and Startup Guide to get started.
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Begin with a Free Call and Trial: Cultivate a culture of care, awareness, and strength, where individual growth supports the whole group — Signup for the Free Trial and Startup Guide to book your call and arrange your trial.
Free Startup Guide.
Start your practice with our Free Startup Guide and Free 3 Day Practice Trial. Simply complete the form to gain access.