Kristen Cevallos: I think that everyone struggles in this area where we have to navigate difficult conversations or relationship moments. How can we show ourselves a little bit more self compassion in these moments? She says, "Sometimes I'm not perfect and sometimes I react how I want to be with you" And what you're doing for your kids is modeling the right way to respond when things go wrong.
Self-compassion isn't selfish, says psychologist Kristin Neff, a pioneer in research on the topic. Kristin busts cultural myths about self-compassion, such as the idea that it makes us lazy or self-indulgent, and explains why it’s actually a more effective motivational tool than self-criticism. She also breaks down why fostering more self-compassion is a better strategy than trying to boost self-esteem and offers some simple practices for being kinder to ourselves.
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