Self-Compassion

Résumé du livre

Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. Together with her colleague Chris Germer, she is the co-founder of the nonprofit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, the co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion training program, and the co-author of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook.

Our upbringing, particularly the way our parents or other influential figures treated us, often shapes our tendencies toward self-criticism and feelings of inadequacy. Societal pressures, especially in competitive Western cultures, further amplify these struggles by tying self-worth to external comparisons and perfectionism. While self-evaluation may motivate improvement, it often relies on fear, leading to anxiety, procrastination, and self-sabotage. In contrast, self-compassion offers a healthier alternative by encouraging us to treat ourselves with the same kindness we would extend to a loved one in distress. Though challenging, practicing self-compassion—through mindfulness, acknowledging shared humanity, and addressing our pain with empathy—can help us break free from the cycle of self-criticism and foster a more supportive relationship with ourselves. The next section delves into how this shift can create lasting emotional resilience.

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