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Seriously! Compassion
Feb 13, 2024
This podcast explores the science of compassion and its importance in loving relationships. It discusses the damaging effects of self-criticism and shame, the power of self-compassion in improving performance and relationships, strategies for dealing with your inner critic, and the overall impact of practicing self-compassion on personal and relational well-being.
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- Self-compassion fosters authenticity, vulnerability, and better relationships by offering supportive and loving words to ourselves.
- Breaking free from shame and self-criticism allows personal responsibility, learning from mistakes, and healthier connections with others.
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The Power of Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is important to break free from self-criticism and shame. It is a way of being supportive and kind to ourselves, especially in times of stress or failure. Researchers have found that self-compassion contributes to higher performance, better emotional balance, and a greater ability to recover from failure. It also fosters authenticity, vulnerability, and better relationships. Practicing self-compassion involves acknowledging our feelings, remembering that mistakes are part of being human, and offering ourselves supportive and loving words.
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