Self-compassion, as per Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering self-compassion researcher, entails giving ourselves “the same kindness and care we’d give a good friend.” Self-kindness will not only help increase our ability to cope with difficulties, but also help us succeed. A few weeks ago, I was most fortunate in being able to meet Dr Kristin […]
The Surprising Reason We Beat Ourselves Up (and What to Do About It)
Do you tend to be kind and compassionate toward others but have difficulties in showing such kindness toward yourself? Do you find yourself being too critical about yourself in some areas and then you beat yourself up for not being able to quiet that inner critic? I know that I need some work in this […]
