Self-Compassion : The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself – 9781444738179

THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH A NEW FOREWORD FROM KRISTIN NEFF’Kristin Neff offers practical, wise guidance on the path of emotional healing and deep inner transformation.’ Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical AcceptanceKristin Neff PhD, is a professor in educational psychology, and the world’s expert on self-compassion. A pioneer who established self-compassion as a field of study, Kristin offers a powerful solution for combating negativity and insecurity – the symptoms of living in a high-pressure world. Through tried and tested exercises and audio downloads, readers learn the 3 core components that will help to heal destructive emotional patterns so that you can become healthier, happier, and replace negative and destructive measures of self-worth and success with a kinder and non-judgemental approach. Self-Compassion recognises that we all have weaknesses and limitations, but in accepting this we can discover new ways to achieve improved self-confidence, contentment and reach our highest potential. Simply, easily and compassionately. Kristin Neff’s expert and practical advice offers a completely new set of personal development tools that will benefit everyone. ‘A portable friend to all readers … who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it’s reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others.’ Gloria Steinem ‘A beautiful book that helps us all see the way to cure the world – one person at a time – starting with yourself. Read it and start the journey.’ Rosie O’Donnell