Self-Compassion (with SpongeBob)

Hey buddy, ya know what self-compassion is all about?

• Thinking your feelings are as weird as a sea cucumber?

• Feeling like you're the only one in Bikini Bottom with your thoughts and emotions?

• Believing that everyone in the ocean only cares about themselves?

• Knowing that you, my friend, deserve to be treated with the kindness and understanding of a jellyfish hug?

Hey buddy, can ya tell me which one ain't a part of that thing called self-compassion?

• Is it being nice to yourself?

• Or maybe being aware of your own feelings?

• Could it be spending a lot of time alone?

• Or is it forgiving yourself when you goof up?

Hey, buddy! Can ya tell me which of these catchy tunes really gets the idea of being kind to yourself, even when you mess up?

• "If at first you don't succeed/Dust yourself off and try again" (Aaliyah)

• "You can try but you'll never forget her name/She's on top of the world" (Alicia Keys)

• "My baby's fly like a jet stream/High above the whole scene" (Taylor Swift)

• "Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof/Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth" (Pharrell)

Hey buddy, can you tell me which one is not a way to be kinder to yourself, like in that self-compassion thing?

• scribbling down those mean things you say to yourself to read later

• coming up with a cool phrase to say when things get tough

• just not paying attention to those bad feelings

• changing those mean things you say to yourself into something more neutral+

_____ is a regular, typical part of being a Bikini Bottom citizen, just like you and me.

• Blowing bubbles and making mistakes

• Being mean to your neighbors like Squidward

• Quitting your job at the Krusty Krab

• Saying 'I'm sorry' more than necessary

How would SpongeBob say this without sounding so down? "I'm so lazy. I can't believe I was late for school again."

• "Patrick said he'd wake me up for jellyfishing at 7, but he forgot. This is all his fault."

• "I have a hard time getting out of my pineapple. I guess I need more rest."

• "Mornings in Bikini Bottom are so silly. Why does boating school start at 8 a.m. anyway?"

• "I'm never going to be able to wake up for boating school on time."

What does a person who's kind to themselves like SpongeBob do?

• Never ever gets angry, not even a little bit.

• Has a whole bunch of pals, just like SpongeBob and Patrick.

• Allows themselves to feel a bit blue sometimes.

• Only spends time with folks who are super nice.

What's the best thing to do when you goof up on a math problem, buddy?

• Blame Mrs. Puff for giving such a tough problem.

• Just accept that you're not a whiz kid.

• Wad up the test, and pretend it never happened.

• Give yourself a pat on the back, and promise to do better next time.

Hey buddy, is it true or false: Some feelings are never OK to feel?

• true

• false

Hey, can you tell me who among these folks is using a mantra to show some self-love, just like SpongeBob would?

• Maria is asking her teacher for help with spelling, just like SpongeBob asks Patrick for advice.

• Stefan is reading his friend a funny poem he likes, just like SpongeBob shares jokes with Squidward.

• Edwin is telling himself that he'll never be a good painter, kind of like Squidward with his clarinet.

• Aviva is repeating the phrase, "Love yourself" in her head, just like SpongeBob's positive attitude.