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"It’s important to distinguish self-compassion from self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to the degree to which we evaluate ourselves positively. It represents how much we like or value ourselves, and is often based on comparisons with others. In contrast, self-compassion is not based on positive judgments or evaluations, it is a way of relating to ourselves. People feel self-compassion because they are human beings, not because they are special and above average. It emphasizes interconnection rather than separateness. This means that with self-compassion, you don’t have to feel better than others to feel good about yourself. It also offers more emotional stability than self-esteem because it is always there for you – when you’re on top of the world and when you fall flat on your face."~ Kristin Neff, Ph.D.Self-compassion is comprised of three elements: 1) self-kindness 2) common humanity and 3) mindfulness.
- Self-Kindness. "Self-compassion entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism."
- Common Humanity. "Self-compassion involves recognizing that suffering and personal inadequacy is part of the shared human experience – something that we all go through rather than being something that happens to 'me' alone."
- Mindfulness. "Self-compassion also requires taking a balanced approach to our negative emotions so that feelings are neither suppressed nor exaggerated. Mindfulness is a non-judgmental, receptive mind state in which one observes thoughts and feelings as they are, without trying to suppress or deny them."
Source: Definition of Self-Compassion (self-compassion.org)
Websites
Websites
Books
Books
The San Francisco Center for Self-Compassion
The San Francisco Center for Self-Compassion
- You can also access a free self-compassion eBook and monthly newsletter from Lea Seigen Shinraku, MFT
Meditations
Meditations
7 Self-Compassion Meditations from self-compassion expert Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
20 Meditation Recordings about Self-Compassion, Loving Kindness + Forgiveness from self-compassion + mindfulness expert Christopher Germer, Ph.D.
- Self-compassion meditations on Insight Timer (free)
Social Media
Social Media
- Kristin Neff, Ph.D. @neffselfcompassion
- Chris Germer, Ph.D. @christophergermerphd
- Center for Mindful Self Compassion @centerformindfulselfcompassion
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