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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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