Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Silence Your Inner Critic (and Why You Should) | Dr Kristin Neff #589
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Oct 23, 2025 
Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading expert on self-compassion, shares her insights on the importance of being kind to ourselves for better mental and physical health. She discusses the components of self-compassion—mindfulness, kindness, and common humanity—and how they enhance our well-being. Kristin provides practical exercises to help silence your inner critic and integrates self-compassion into daily life. Discover why self-kindness is essential not just for personal happiness but also for improving relationships.
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Self-Criticism Harms The Body
- Harsh self-criticism activates threat biology and harms physical health through cortisol and inflammation.
- Self-compassion engages the parasympathetic system, lowering stress and improving sleep and heart variability.
Balance Fierce And Tender Responses
- Self-compassion balances 'fierce' motivation to change with tender acceptance.
- This balance encourages sustainable improvement without denying the need for action.
Pause And Ask What You Need
- Pause and ask yourself, 'What do I really need right now?' before reacting to stress.
- Small needs (sleep, tea) often reveal better choices than reactive habits like doomscrolling.