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We all know that positive, reassuring messages create the mind-state most conducive to working hard and reaching one’s highest potential. We need to feel calm, secure, and confident in order to do our best. That’s why when we try to motivate those we love, we usually bend over backward to let them know we believe in them, that they have our undying

Adopting a self-compassionate outlook is one of the best ways to feel less stress. Instead of judging and finding fault with yourself, you can lower your stress by using a gentler approach with yourself.

A. List up to ten aspects of yourself that play a significant role in your self-esteem—things that either make you feel good or bad about yourself (job performance, role as parent, weight, etc.).

Our research indicates that self-compassionate people tend to be more authentic and autonomous in their lives, whereas those who lack self-compassion tend to be more conformist because they don’t want to risk social judgment or rejection.

is not a culturally valued response.

Feeling good about yourself doesn’t make you conceited; as your sense of worth grows, there’s actually less need to impress others.