Cultivating selfcompassion leads to greater resilience from "summary" of Pursuit of Perfect by Tal Ben-Shahar
When we face challenges and setbacks in life, it is easy to be hard on ourselves. We tend to be our own worst critics, constantly judging ourselves for not meeting our own impossibly high standards. This harsh self-criticism only serves to make us more vulnerable to stress, anxiety, and depression. However, cultivating self-compassion can help us build greater resilience in the face of adversity. Self-compassion involves treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding that we would offer to a close friend in times of need. It means acknowledging our own imperfections and mistakes without judgment or self-criticism. By practicing self-compassion, we can develop a more balanced and realistic view of ourselves, which can help us weather the storms of life with greater ease. When we are kind and compassionate towards ourselves, we are better able to cope with failure and disappointment. Instead of spiraling into self-blame and self-pity, we can approach setbacks with a sense of understand...
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