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

Summary: The world’s foremost expert on self compassion shares research, stories (from clients, from others, and from herself), and practical exercises to be kinder to ourselves. Humans are imperfect, and we must learn to embrace our screw-ups.

Takeaways: Reminds me a lot of Brené Brown’s research on shame and vulnerability. I appreciated learning the differences between self esteem and self compassion. Now, instead of being jealous by others' success, I try to practice "sympathetic joy".