Self-compassion means being kind and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism. We’re warm and supportive when confronted with the imperfection of life rather than cold or harsh.

2024年11月6日 · Having self-compassion means being able to relate to yourself in a way that’s forgiving, accepting, and loving when situations might be less than optimal. We know that it’s similar to (yet less permanent than) self-love and that it’s distinct from self-esteem, but how do we show self-compassion?

Self-compassion is defined as giving yourself the same compassion you'd give others. That means that in order to have self-compassion, you need to notice that you are suffering. Then you need to feel moved by that suffering. You may feel warmth, caring, or the desire to help yourself. So you react in ways that are understanding and kind.

2024年6月20日 · Self-compassion is a state of mind or a practice of thinking where you approach how you view your emotional response to events with kindness, gentleness, and warmth instead of judgment, guilt, and shame. Research indicates that self-compassion may improve self-regulation and stress.

In psychology, self-compassion is extending compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering. American psychologist Kristin Neff has defined self-compassion as being composed of three main elements – self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. [1]

Self-compassion entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism.

“Self-compassion has been defined as a self-attitude that involves treating oneself with warmth and understanding in difficult times and recognizing that making mistakes is part of being human (Neff, 2003).” (Breines& Chen, 2012).

2024年1月16日 · Self-compassion means showing compassion towards ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Self-compassion offers several benefits to mental and physical health. Self-compassionate people recognize when they are suffering and are kind to themselves at these times, which reduces their anxiety and related depression.

2019年6月17日 · Self-compassion is the ability to turn understanding, acceptance, and love inward. Many people are able to extend compassion toward others but find it difficult to extend the same...

Self-compassion involves responding in the same supportive and understanding way you would with a good friend when you have a difficult time, fail, or notice something you don’t like about yourself.