Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

by Kristin Neff

If we’re in a difficult or stressful situation, we rarely take the time to step back and recognize how hard it is for us in the moment.

The truth is, everyone is worthy of compassion. The very fact that we are conscious human beings experiencing life on the planet means that we are intrinsically valuable and deserving of care.

Self-compassion provides an island of calm, a refuge from the stormy seas of endless positive and negative self-judgment, so that we can finally stop asking, “Am I as good as they are? Am I good enough?”

Love, connection, and acceptance are your birthright. To claim them you need only look within yourself.