Self-Compassion as a Motivator for Change
Frequent guest Brené Brown has called Dr. Kristin Neff’s research “powerful and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes her book Self-Compassion a transformative read.”
“Self-compassion is not a selfish act.”
~ Kristin Neff, PhD., on How She Really Does It
We discuss self-compassion and learn what it really is, and why you have such a hard time being self-compassionate with yourself.
More specifically in this interview you will find out about:
- Her personal journey to self-compassion
- Fixing from the lizard brain.
- Self-Compassion vs. Self-Criticism as motivators for change
- Compassion is not passive.
- Why people have such a hard time being self-compassionate with themselves.
- Compassion for yourself versus for someone who has wronged you.
- Illusion of control = perfection.
- Compassion is a PRACTICE
- How self-compassion is different than self-pity.
- TAKEAWAY: – tips to practice create self-compassion in your life
“Self-compassion is a more effective motivator for change than self-criticism.”
~ Kristin Neff, PhD., on How She Really Does It
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