Are You Hard or Easy on Yourself?
By KATHERINE SCHULTEN
According to new research, going easy on yourself — or having “self-compassion” — may be healthier for you. Are you hard or easy on yourself? Are you judgmental about your own flaws and inadequacies, berating yourself for not exercising more or getting better grades? Do you treat yourself as well as you treat your loved ones? Why or why not?
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Hi Mira. Been following your blog for a few months and this is the first time I'll comment. Love what you're sharing. Best to you in 2012.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I think I'm too hard on myself sometimes. Self-compassion is important and yet not necessarily so easy to cultivate for those who are naturally pretty self-driven.
Cheers, Brad
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ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Brad, for your words and for visiting the blog. I'm glad you love the information I choose daily. I agree with you: sometimes it's difficult to be tolerant with oneself. We should try to pamper ourselves frequently.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you too,
Best wishes,
Carmen M.