SELF-ESTEEM
Lack of Self-compassion
Many people are far kinder to others than to themselves, developing self-compassion improves resilience and reduces depression and anxiety.
What is Lack of Self-compassion?
Self-compassion, treating yourself with the same kindness you would offer a good friend, is strongly protective against anxiety, depression and burn-out. It is not the same as self-pity or complacency and is a learnable skill.
Do you recognise this?
✓Harsh self-criticism after mistakes
✓Difficulty comforting yourself when struggling
✓Feeling you must earn kindness
✓All-or-nothing standards for yourself
✓Suffering in isolation
✓Shame rather than guilt when you fall short
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Lack of Self-compassion.
Frequently asked questions
Won't self-compassion make me less motivated?
Research shows the opposite: self-compassion improves resilience, reduces fear of failure and increases motivation.
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