Like any skill, self-compassion is something you can choose to practice, not something you either have or don’t have.
This practice can take effort, especially when old habits of self-criticism are deeply ingrained.
That distinction matters, and the research on what practicing self-compassion can offer is more specific than you might expect.
The benefits of self-compassion span mental health, stress recovery, motivation, and even how we show up in our closest relationships. Let’s explore these.
This practice can take effort, especially when old habits of self-criticism are deeply ingrained.
That distinction matters, and the research on what practicing self-compassion can offer is more specific than you might expect.
The benefits of self-compassion span mental health, stress recovery, motivation, and even how we show up in our closest relationships. Let’s explore these.
