Self-compassion isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being perfectly human.” That’s how Kristin Neff, PhD, puts it, and if ...

Self-compassion is a bold move to fully recognize your pain, acknowledge this pain as part of being human, and offer yourself ...

In a 2005 study with undergraduate students, Neff and her colleagues demonstrated that self-compassion is linked to both valuing mastery goals over performance goals and to a reduced fear of failure.

Self-compassion is not the same as self-esteem, egoism, selfishness, or isolation. Self-compassion can be cultivated through mindful awareness, acceptance of a common humanity, and kindness.

Why Kristin Neff Is Mentally Strong Kristin talks about her own experiences with self-compassion. She shares the steps she’s taken to develop self-compassion over the years.

Self-compassion alters this idea. Self-worth and self-compassion are unconditional practices, Neff says. Self-compassion means being kind to yourself through the good, bad--and the ugly.

Vu’s study looked at how different components of self-compassion related to people’s attitudes toward others. The study’s 163 student participants took Neff’s 26-item survey to assess their ...

Self-compassion isn’t about measuring up to expectations; it’s a way of relating to yourself as a human. By caring and expressing concern for yourself during hard times, you’re able to ...

Scholar Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as "giv[ing] ourselves the same kindness and support we'd give to a good friend." Leadership is no joke. Whether you are a team leader at a small ...

Self-compassion means supporting ourselves well, especially during difficult times. It has three parts according to Dr. Neff: mindfulness, common humanity and self-kindness.