We Can Do Hard Things How to Quiet Your Inner Critic with Dr. Kristin Neff
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Sep 24, 2024 
Dr. Kristin Neff, an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and a pioneer in self-compassion research, discusses how to silence your inner critic. She shares a simple 20-second daily practice to boost self-kindness and encourages using compassion for others as a model for self-treatment. The conversation covers the power of 'fierce' self-compassion for setting boundaries and balancing acceptance with assertiveness, emphasizing the importance of nurturing oneself for healthier relationships.
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Self-Criticism: A Survival Mechanism
- Self-criticism is a brain's survival mechanism, not a personal flaw.
- It's normal to judge yourself, but self-compassion offers a more effective approach.
Self-Compassion: An Extension of Existing Capacity
- Self-compassion leverages our existing capacity for compassion, extending it to ourselves.
- It acknowledges problems while offering support, like a good friend.
Two Sides of Self-Compassion
- Self-compassion has two sides: tender and fierce.
- Tenderness involves acceptance, while fierceness promotes action and boundary-setting.
