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Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Paperback – 23 June 2015
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Print length320 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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PublisherWilliam Morrow Paperbacks
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Publication date23 June 2015
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Dimensions1.83 x 13.49 x 20.32 cm
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ISBN-100061733520
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ISBN-13978-0061733529
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“A portable friend to all readers―especially but not only women―who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it’s reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others.” -- Gloria Steinem
“This book and its courageous and compassionate author will become essential reading for all of us seeking inner peace and true, lasting happiness in our lives. Savor and enjoy!” -- Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight
“Drawing on a powerful blend of Western psychology and Eastern meditative strategies, Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation.” -- Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance
“If you have a longing to relate to your inner life with authentic care, this book will show you how. Drawing on a powerful blend of Western psychology and Eastern meditative strategies, Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation.” -- Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance
“Neff’s powerful research and her ability to explain how self-compassion affects our everyday lives makes this book a transformative read.” -- Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of The Gifts of Imperfection
“This is an important book. Following its advice can free readers from the chains of self-criticism and replace them with the wings of self-encouragement.” -- Steven Stosny, Ph.D., author of Love Without Hurt
“This is an important book. Following its advice can free readers from the chains of self-criticism and replace them with the wings of self-encouragement.” -- Steven Stosny, Ph.D., author of Love Without Hurt
“A beautiful book that helps us all see the way to cure the world, one person at a time, starting with yourself. Read it and start the journey.” -- Rosie O’Donnell, talk show host
“An original and doable blueprint for improving the quality of your life.” -- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, author of Flow and Creativity
From the Back Cover
The relentless pursuit of high self-esteem has become a virtual religion. Our ultracompetitive culture tells us we need to be constantly above average to feel good about ourselves, but there is always someone more attractive, successful, or intelligent than we are. And even when we do manage to grab hold of high self-esteem for a brief moment, we can't seem to keep it. Our sense of self-worth goes up and down like a Ping-Pong ball, rising and falling in lockstep with our latest success or failure.
Fortunately, there is an alternative to self-esteem that many experts believe is a better and more effective path to happiness: self-compassion. The research of Dr. Kristin Neff and other leading psychologists indicates that people who are compassionate toward their failings and imperfections experience greater well-being than those who repeatedly judge themselves. This book powerfully demonstrates why it's so important to be self-compassionate and give yourself the same caring support you'd give to a good friend.
Using solid empirical research, personal stories, practical exercises, and humor, Dr. Neff—the world's foremost expert on self-compassion—explains how to heal destructive emotional patterns so that you can be healthier, happier, and more effective.
About the Author
Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion almost twenty years ago. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is author of the book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. In conjunction with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, she has developed an empirically supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion, which is taught by thousands of teachers worldwide. They co-authored the Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals. Her newest work focuses on how to balance self-acceptance with the courage to make needed change. In June 2021, she will publish Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive.
For more information on self-compassion, including a self-compassion test, research articles, practices, and Dr. Neff's teaching schedule, go to www.self-compassion.org.
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Product details
- Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (23 June 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0061733520
- ISBN-13 : 978-0061733529
- Item Weight : 236 g
- Dimensions : 1.83 x 13.49 x 20.32 cm
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- #167 in Self-Help for Happiness
- #202 in Self-Esteem (Books)
- #5,594 in Personal Transformation
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What I have experienced through reading Self-Compassion is nothing short of profound and life-changing. I am hopeful that what I have gained from Kristin’s guidance will remain with me throughout my life and will enhance my life experience significantly in the long term.
I never realised just how self-critical a person I was until I read this book. It’s helped me to realise how I’ve deepened, or even created, my own suffering at significant times during my life. I only wish I’d found this book sooner!
If you have a young teenage friend or relative who is having a tough time or appears a little lost - gift them this book. I can only imagine how much easier my life would have been during those critical years, had I had the power of self-compassion to tap into. I also believe that it doesn’t matter what age you are - anyone can benefit from Kristin’s teachings.
A truly wonderful book that may just help you to lift yourself out of a deep pit of despair, or raise your happiness to even higher levels than you’ve ever experienced before.
Thank you for all your help Kristin.
