Self-compassion means becoming your own best friend. It means getting in touch with that same compassion that you have for someone you care about, and offering it to yourself as well.You can also call this "inner compassion”.Remind yourself that when you are feeling stressed or down, that you're not alone. Everyone struggles sometimes, including other young people. This is part of being human, and part of growing up. Remembering this can help you feel connected to other people, instead of isolated and alone.Remind yourself that you deserve compassion when you are feeling stressed, just as much as anyone else. You deserve it just because you are a human being. You don't have to "earn it," and it doesn't matter what you've done in the past, even if you've made mistakes.Place your hands on your heart. Or, on some other part of your body that would feel comforting and soothing, like your arms or your shoulders. Hold yourself in your arms, like you are giving yourself a gentle hug.Breathe mindfully three times, just noticing how it feels to offer comfort to yourself.Think about what you might say to a close friend, or family member, or pet or animal, who was going through a hard time, like you are right now. What would you say to them? Maybe something like, "It's OK..." Or, "I'll hang out with you..."Try saying those things to yourself, silently or out loud. Notice how that feels.What was it like to make friends with yourself? To offer compassion inwards, for yourself? Could it be helpful to practice this more regularly, especially when you are feeling stressed?