What’s in your Self-Compassion Kit?
The work you do matters. We also know it can be demanding. That's why we created this Self-Compassion Kit: a collection of simple tools designed to support reflection, grounding and restoration throughout your day.
Whether you reach for these items after a difficult assignment, during a stressful week or simply as a reminder to slow down and check in with yourself, we hope they encourage you to approach yourself with the same compassion you extend to others.
We see you, and we're here for you.
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The phrase "Progress Over Perfection" reflects the idea that we don't need to be flawless to be capable and worthy. Use this bag to store your kit items, work essentials,or personal treasures while keeping the message of self-compassion close at hand.
Printed by our favorite local print shop, Lewellyn’s
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Created by our founder, Monique, this miniature piece of art serves as a visual reminder to practice self-compassion throughout your day. Display it in a 4x6 frame or you can place it on your desk or anywhere you may benefit from a gentle reminder that you are enough, exactly as you are.
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This calming tool encourages a brief moment of pause. Start by gently shaking the bottle to set the glitter in motion. Turn the bottle upside down, follow a single piece of glitter with your eyes and take a few slow breaths. This simple activity can help quiet a busy mind, regulate stress and create space for self-compassion during demanding days.
P.S. These calm bottles were handmade with love by our team.
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When your thoughts begin to race, bring your attention back to the present moment by holding or rubbing this stone. The texture serves as a physical anchor, helping you reconnect with your surroundings and gently remind yourself to slow down and offer yourself kindness.
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These tiny fidget friends provide an outlet for nervous energy and can help support focus during periods of stress or waiting. Engaging your hands can help regulate the nervous system, improve concentration and create a small moment of calm in the middle of your day.
Created by our friends at Neurospicy Moonpies
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Whether you're driving to an assignment or heading home after a long day, this coaster offers a simple reminder to carry self-compassion with you wherever you go. We hope this coaster brings a little encouragement to your daily routine.
Coasters printed by Chris Wofford
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Sometimes the most compassionate thing we can do is slow down long enough to listen to ourselves. Use this journal to capture insights, process experiences, practice gratitude or explore self-compassion through writing.
Looking for inspiration? Check out our Journaling Prompt Spinner for additional journal prompts and activity ideas.
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Interpreters spend a lot of time moving from place to place. Use this container to keep important items close by, making it easier to care for yourself wherever your work takes you. Perfect for storing medications, vitamins, mints, earrings, rings or other small essentials.
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When your mind feels busy, your senses can help bring you back to the present. The cooling sensation and peppermint scent offer a simple way to engage your senses and create a brief grounding moment throughout the day. The refreshing peppermint scent may also help promote alertness and ease tension.
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Perhaps one of our favorite items in the kit. This note is a reminder that there are real people behind Healing Haven who believe in you, appreciate the work you do and hope these small tools help you show yourself the same compassion you extend to others every day.