Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.” Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life.
More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living.
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"This is a new take on the same old idea of 'low self-esteem'. It resonates with everything else that I'm putting into practice and I will be reading this one again and again. " — Dina (4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a new take on the same old idea of 'low self-esteem'. It resonates with everything else that I'm putting into practice and I will be reading this one again and again. "
“A portable friend to all readers—especially but not only women—who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it’s reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others.”
“An original and doable blueprint for improving the quality of your life.”
“This is an important book. Following its advice can free readers from the chains of self-criticism and replace them with the wings of self-encouragement.”
“Brilliant! Self-compassion is a revolutionary new idea-a better idea-pioneered by the author, Kristin Neff, with profound implications for how to live our lives.”
" Lots of practical advice on how to care for oneself. "
" I don't love the writing style, but there are some good ideas and reminders about self-kindness. "
" Silly title, but full of useful concepts. "
" Really important insights in this book. "
Kristin Neff, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Human Development at the University of Texas and has been researching and studying self-compassion for the past decade. She published the first journal article that explicitly defined and examined self-compassion. She also created the Self-Compassion Scale, which has been translated into over a dozen languages and is currently being used by hundreds of researchers worldwide. She gives lectures on self-compassion worldwide and conducts workshops for those who want to learn more about developing self-compassion, and she is the author of the book Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind.
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