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4 Ways to Counter Compassion Fatigue

4 Ways to Counter Compassion Fatigue

I know you are a kind, compassionate person. You care about others and want only good for them. But these are hard times. And it can be easy to feel overwhelmed.

So what do we do when we fall into sacrifice or feel compassion fatigue?

Here’s 3 ways to return to love.

1. Check the Facts

Humans are actually hardwired to be compassionate. Neuroscience is proving it!

The anterior cingulate region of our frontal cortex lights up when we experience pain and it’s also activated when we see someone else experience pain!

Our amygdala, the part of the brain that warns us of potential threat is alerted when someone else is hurt. Makes sense, right?