Self-compassion and self-love, science says you should be kind to yourself

Published: Oct. 31, 2018, 2:30 p.m.

They always say to be kind to one another, but are we forgetting to be kind to ourselves? If you have low self-compassion, that may impact your ability to see yourself accurately. What exactly is self-compassion, and how can I become more compassionate towards myself?

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[00:45] A story about self-compassion.

[02:35] What exactly is self compassion?

[04:36] Study: Why low self-compassion may impact your ability to see yourself accurately

[08:00] 3 ways to foster self-compassion

[11:25] Why self-love is important

[14:15] An activity to increase your self-compassion

Show notes at https://happycast.ca