A Slight Change of Plans

The Science of Self-Compassion

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Jun 26, 2023
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INSIGHT

Why Self-Compassion Is Hard

  • We struggle with self-compassion due to cultural and evolutionary reasons.
  • We're taught to prioritize others, and our threat-defense system prioritizes self-criticism over self-kindness.
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Self-Compassion and Accountability

  • Self-compassion involves accepting our worth as individuals, not all of our behaviors.
  • It promotes responsibility by lessening shame and encouraging guilt for harmful actions.
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Shame vs. Self-Compassion

  • Shame hinders learning from mistakes, while self-compassion promotes it.
  • Self-compassion increases motivation to apologize and repair harm, unlike shame.
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