Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

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Kristin Neff, Ph.D., says that it’s time to “stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind.” Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle, be it parenting, weight loss, or any of the numerous trials of everyday living. Dedication......Page 3 Acknowledgments......Page 6 Part One: Why Self-Compassion?......Page 8 1. Discovering Self-Compassion......Page 9 2. Ending the Madness......Page 22 Part Two: The Core Components of Self-Compassion......Page 39 3. Being Kind to Ourselves......Page 40 4. We’re All in This Together......Page 57 5. Being Mindful of What Is......Page 73 Part Three: The Benefits of Self-Compassion......Page 96 6. Emotional Resilience......Page 97 7. Opting Out of the Self-Esteem Game......Page 119 8. Motivation and Personal Growth......Page 139 Part Four: Self-Compassion in Relation to Others......Page 160 9. Compassion for Others......Page 161 10. Self-Compassionate Parenting......Page 178 11. Love and Sex......Page 190 Part Five: The Joy of Self-Compassion......Page 208 12. The Butterfly Emerges......Page 209 13. Self-Appreciation......Page 228 Notes......Page 242 Index......Page 254 About the Author......Page 268 Praise......Page 269 Credits......Page 271 Copyright......Page 272 About the Publisher......Page 273