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Another way to describe the three essential elements of self-compassion is loving (self-kindness), connected (common humanity) presence (mindfulness). When
Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer • The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
Several times a day, ask yourself: Am I on my own side here? Am I looking out for my own best interests?
Rick Hanson • Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time
Research shows that self-compassionate people not only have greater self-confidence, but they are less likely to fear failure and are more likely to try again when they do fail, and to persist in their efforts to keep learning.
Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer • The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
think about self- compassion is treating yourself as you would treat a good friend, the more complete definition involves three core elements that we bring to bear when we are in pain: self- kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.
Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer • The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
Carl Rogers
Tara Brach • Radical Acceptance
Self-acceptance is my refusal to be in an adversary relationship to myself.
Nathaniel Branden • Honoring the Self: The Pyschology of Confidence and Respect
by building your acceptance skills you can begin to listen to your painful memories and cope with current distress in a less defensive, impulsive way.
Steven Hayes • A Liberated Mind: The essential guide to ACT
Recently there has been a movement in psychology that focuses on finding the most effective ways to help people cultivate positive emotions, and two powerful practices that have been identified are savoring and gratitude.
Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer • The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
Self-compassion is Not About Lying to Yourself