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Self-Compassion

Self-Compassion: Why It Matters More Than Self-Esteem

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

For decades, self-esteem was considered the key to psychological well-being. “You must love yourself before you can love others” became a common refrain. But recent research paints a more nuanced picture: self-esteem comes with traps, and self-compassion offers more stable and deeper benefits. In this article, I will explain the difference between the two and why self-compassion deserves a central place in your emotional life.

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Self-Compassion

Compassion Meditation: A Practical Guide with Exercises

·Psychologist Alexandra Barbu

We live in a culture that glorifies self-criticism as the engine of performance. “Be tougher on yourself.” “Don’t let up.” “You’re not good enough — work harder.” But research from the past 15 years tells a different story: self-compassion — the capacity to treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer a dear friend in suffering — is a stronger predictor of resilience, motivation, and mental health than self-criticism. And compassion meditation is the instrument through which this capacity is trained.

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