Be compassionate with yourself from "summary" of The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Compassion is an essential part of our ability to connect with others. We often find it easy to offer compassion to those around us, but struggle to extend the same kindness to ourselves. We are quick to judge ourselves harshly, to criticize ourselves for our mistakes, and to hold ourselves to impossibly high standards. This lack of self-compassion can be damaging to our self-worth and overall well-being. Being compassionate with ourselves means treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding that we would offer to a friend in need. It means acknowledging our flaws and imperfections without judgment, and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and imperfect. Self-compassion is not about making excuses for our behavior or avoiding responsibility for our actions. Instead, it is about recognizing our humanity and accepting ourselves as we are. When we are compassionate with ourselves, we are better able to cope with the challenges and setbacks that life throws our way. We are more resilient in the face of failure, more willing to take risks and try new things, and more open to growth and self-improvement. Self-compassion allows us to be kind to ourselves in moments ...
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