Self-criticism is often seen as a virtue. But psychologist Kristin Neff says there\u2019s a better path to self-improvement \u2014 self-compassion. She says people who practice self-compassion are more conscientious and more likely to take responsibility for their mistakes.\n\nIf you like our work, please consider supporting it! See how you can help at support.hiddenbrain.org. And to learn more about human behavior and ideas that can improve your life, subscribe to our newsletter atnews.hiddenbrain.org.