Self-Compassion is treating yourself with non-judgmental warmth and kindness during times of perceived inadequacy, failure, shame and general suffering and pain. Self-Compassion acknowledges that the human condition is imperfect.
Dr. Kristin Neff, a self -compassion author and researcher, developed an inventory that measures your level of self-compassion. Check out the test below:
Some of Dr. Neff’s significant key findings indicate that greater self-compassion is linked to a decrease in anxious and depressive symptoms. Further, self- compassion has been linked to improvements in self worth, body image, stress reduction and greater resiliency.