Some people worry that self-compassion will make them soft, but it gives us incredible power, writes Kristin Neff in an excerpt from her book, Fierce Self-Compassion. The book shares how women can harness kindness to speak up, claim their power and thrive.
Neff shares three elements of self-compassion, self-kindness, common humanity and mindfulness, that each have an important role to play when compassion is aimed at protecting ourselves. When we’re fighting to keep ourselves safe, the three components of self-compassion manifest as brave, empowered clarity.
With self-compassion, we give ourselves the same kindness and care we’d give to a good friend.” – Kristen Neff, PhD.
Source: Mindful, July 21, 2021. Link.
INSIGHTS: Self-compassion is important regardless of gender. Learning to kindly confront others when needed and not fear conflict allows for genuine and authentic interactions critical to business and personal relationships.