Story: Be Kind to Yourself, You're Doing Great In a quiet town nestled between rolling hills, lived a young woman named Aira. From the outside, her life seemed perfect — a good job, a cozy home, and a warm smile that never seemed to fade. But inside, Aira carried a weight few could see. She held herself to impossible standards, believing she always had to do more, be more, prove more. Each morning, she would wake up with a list of things she hadn't done the day before. Each night, she would fall asleep with a whisper in her mher0: "You could’ve done better." One rainy afternoon, Aira was rushing home from work, her mind spinning with deadlines, errands, and expectations. As she hurried across the street, she noticed a small girl crying on a bench. Without thinking, she stopped. "Are you okay?" Aira asked softly. The girl sniffled and shook her head. “I lost my cat.” Aira knelt beside her and said, “Let’s look together.” For the next hour, they searched alleyways, peeked under porches, and called out the cat’s name, “Buttons.” Eventually, they found the furry little creature curled up under a bush. The girl beamed, hugged Aira, and said, “You’re really kind.” Those words echoed in Aira’s heart long after the girl had gone. Later that night, as Aira sat on her couch, soaked and tired, she stared at her long to-do list again. But this time, she didn’t feel the usual guilt. Instead, she whispered to herself, “I was kind today. I did my best. And maybe… that’s enough.” From that day on, Aira began talking to herself the way she would talk to a friend — with patience, forgiveness, and compassion. Whenever she stumbled, she reminded herself: "Be kind to yourself. You’re doing great." And with each gentle word, she found strength she never knew she had. Moral: We often extend kindness to others but forget to offer it to ourselves. Life is not a race; it’s a journey. And in this journey, being kind to yourself is one of the bravest things you can do.