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Self-Compassion

by Kristin Neff

  • FINISHED
  • Finished August 2020
  • First published 2011

psychology self help happiness

The author explains self-compassion as kindness toward oneself, a sense of common humanity and mindful awareness.   She presents research showing it is linked to better well-being than self-esteem is.