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Radical Self-Compassion: Loving Ourselves into Healing with the Practice of RAIN

By Tara Brach — 2020

Many years ago, I read a moving article by a hospice caregiver who had accompanied thousands of people during their final weeks. One phrase, in particular, has stayed with me. After countless hours listening to the thoughts of the dying, the caregiver summed up their greatest regret with these words: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself.

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Why Self-Compassion Is More Important Than Self-Esteem

Self-compassion can decrease depression, increase happiness and life satisfaction, and lead to better physical health.

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Jennifer Tzeses
2020
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Cultivate Self-Compassion

Kristin Neff’s life-changing strategies can help you be kinder to yourself.

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Brian Johnson
2016
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Self-Compassion Makes Life More Manageable

When it comes to personal development, our culture often celebrates those who are self-assured or self-confident. However, self-compassion might be a better way to approach success and personal development.

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Sherri Gordon
2020
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Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk—The Research on Why It's Important to Give Yourself a Break

Why cry? Acknowledge your mistake and work to move on.

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Rebecca A. Clay
2016
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Why Self-Compassion – Not Self-Esteem – Leads to Success

Talking about being kind to yourself may sound like something from a nursery classroom. But even cynics should care about self-compassion – especially if they want to be resilient.

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David Robson
2021
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Research Finds Self-Compassion Can Relieve Depression

A new study finds that self-compassion can lessen chronic depression.

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Marlynn Wei
2020
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Give Yourself a Break: The Power of Self-Compassion

When you have a setback at work, treat yourself as you would a friend: with kindness and understanding.

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Harvard Business Review
2018
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I Thought Grit Would Bring Me Success. It Almost Killed Me

I wasn’t good at practicing self-compassion. My expertise was grit—in fact, I’m one of the “grittiest” people I know.

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Nataly Kogan
2018
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The Beginner’s Guide to Practicing Self-Compassion Meditation

Many of us who want to make a positive impact on the world try to have compassion for other people. But how many of us ever think about directing that compassion toward ourselves?

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Charles A. Francis
2021
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Self-Compassion Practices to Deepen Your Resilience

Resilience expert Linda Graham presents two ways you can ease anxiety and fear with the research-backed benefits of self-compassion.

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Linda Graham
2020
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