Self-Compassion as a Motivator for Change

Frequent guest Brené Brown has called Dr. Kristin Neff s research “powerful and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes her book Self-Compassion a transformative read.

“Self-compassion is not a selfish act.”

~ Kristin Neff, PhD., on How She Really Does It

We discuss self-compassion and learn what it really is, and why you have such a hard time being self-compassionate with yourself.

More specifically in this interview you will find out about:

• Her personal journey to self-compassion
• Fixing from the lizard brain.
• Self-Compassion vs. Self-Criticism as motivators for change
• Compassion is not passive.
• Why people have such a hard time being self-compassionate with themselves.
• Compassion for yourself versus for someone who has wronged you.
• Illusion of control = perfection.
• Compassion is a PRACTICE
• How self-compassion is different than self-pity.
• TAKEAWAY: – tips to practice create self-compassion in your life

“Self-compassion is a more effective motivator for change than self-criticism.”

~ Kristin Neff, PhD., on How She Really Does It

Mentioned in interview * Test how self-compassionate you are * Guided Self-Compassion Meditations * book * website

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