Week 9
Why practice self-compassion?
Research shows that people who are more self-compassion are:
Happier: Practicing self-compassion is linked to happiness, greater life satisfaction, greater motivation, health, and better interpersonal relationships.
Less Stressed: Harsh self-criticism activates our sympathetic nervous system and elevates stress hormones. The sting of self-criticism can be so intense that it stops us from learning.
More Resilient: Self-compassionate people bounce back more easily from setbacks are more likely to learn from their mistakes. Self-criticism can turn failure into despair.
Self-compassion is strongly related to mental health well-being, people who practice self-compassion experience less depression, less anxiety, less stress and less perfectionism.