Self-compassion is how you deal with your inadequacies. It actually focuses on your failures, your mistakes. The Stuart Smalley approach is just don't think about them.

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

Self-compassion as a prospective predictor of PTSD symptom severity among trauma-exposed U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 28, 127-133.

Ultimately, self-compassion contributes to greater life satisfaction. By accepting yourself fully and embracing your imperfections, you create a more harmonious and fulfilling life experience.

Self-compassion boosts performance by triggering the “growth mindset”—the belief that improvement is achievable through dedication and hard work. It also helps us connect with a more ...

Susman’s findings answer an important question of how much self-compassion training is needed to reap the benefits, especially since people often tend to quit mindfulness interventions because ...

Self-compassion was framed as something participants "did" rather than "felt." It could involve practicing kindness and tenderness towards themselves when going through a difficult time.

The ("Manly") Power of Self-Control We analyzed data from 387 participants (55% women and 92% White, with an average age of 43.04 years). In terms of relationship status, 69% were married or ...