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Self-Compassion
- The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Categories: Relationships, Parenting & Personal Development, Personal Development
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Publisher's Summary
From leading psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff comes a step-by-step guide explaining how to be more self-compassionate and achieve your dreams in life.
The relentless pursuit of high self-esteem has become a virtual religion - and a tyrannical one at that. Our ultracompetitive culture tells us we need to be constantly above average to feel good about ourselves, but there is always someone more attractive, successful, or intelligent than we are. And even when we do manage to grab hold of high self-esteem for a brief moment, we can't seem to keep it. Our sense of self-worth goes up and down like a ping-pong ball, rising and falling in lockstep with our latest success or failure.
Fortunately, there is an alternative to self-esteem that many experts believe is a better and more effective path to happiness: self-compassion. The research of Dr. Kristin Neff and other leading psychologists indicates that people who are compassionate toward their failings and imperfections experience greater well-being than those who repeatedly judge themselves. The feelings of security and self-worth provided by self-compassion are also highly stable, kicking in precisely when self-esteem falls down. This book powerfully demonstrates why it's so important to be self-compassionate and give yourself the same caring support you'd give to a good friend.
This groundbreaking work will show you how to let go of debilitating self-criticism and finally learn to be kind to yourself. Using solid empirical research, personal stories, practical exercises, and humor, Dr. Neff - the world's foremost expert on self-compassion - explains how to heal destructive emotional patterns so that you can be healthier, happier, and more effective. Engaging, highly listenable, and eminently accessible, this book has the power to change your life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-09-18
A foundation for a happier and healthier life!
A great audiobook that conveys the importance of self-compassion and provides you with effective tools to integrate it into your life. Highly recommended! #Audible1
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- Chris Banting
- 2020-02-15
Worth it
An easy listen. Well written. You will come away with insightful ideas to apply to self compassion.
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- Kaygee
- 2019-04-25
Wonderful book. Highly recommended.
Compassion for others is so much easier than self-compassion, though it's hard to recognize how little self-compassion we really have until you start to explore it. The author helps you get at the ways we hide behind compassion for others, or otherwise avoid self-compassion, and recognize how important self compassion really is.
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- fariba gharaei
- 2019-03-23
liked it
very good book to change the view of ourself and become kind to ourselves and others
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-03-11
Don't be so hard on yourself
This book really helped me appreciate and accept myself for who I am flaws and all and I'm all the better for it. Also Xe Sands has the voice of an angel.
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- circa
- 2021-03-10
So helpful
While it starts quite slowly and predictable ("be kind to yourself, give yourself a warm hug"), it develops into one of the most interesting, full of fresh ideas narrative. It touches on how self-confidence is overrated and why; how a feeling of inadequacy makes men angry; what do high standards of beauty for women do to them; etc etc and how to deal with all of those problems efficiently and sustainably. The book transformed me. The narrator was overdoing the "soft, soothing" voice in my opinion, but it's just an opinion.
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- Lloyd
- 2021-02-18
Great read
The author reads at a good pace and with an enthusiasm of the material. Good energy!
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- Elizabeth
- 2021-02-08
Absolutely Worth Reading but
This book has many exercises that are incredibly helpful to develop self compassion, and I recommend them highly. I also very much liked how Dr. Neff broke down the scientific research done on self compassion, particularly in how this practice is more beneficial than cultivating self esteem which, done wrongly, can be harmful. I had many aha moments while listening to this book. I gave it 4 stars and not 5 for three reasons: the narrator at times made me cringe with the occasional "poor baby" tone of voice, talking to myself saying "poor dear" can be a trap into victim mentality (as opposed to "hey, things are xyz right now and thats difficult" - same concept but more constructive), and some of the content was far too new agey and hippie for me (I call myself a hippie sometimes but this book has some new levels) like the part with the Mongolia trip and the whipping. I would recommend this book to a friend, I would use these concepts for myself, partner and step son, and I will listen to it a second time to take notes, this time skipping those parts that didn't resonate with me.
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- MAX
- 2020-10-06
Great book. Lots of useful information
Great exercises and strategies for daily life. recommend a read. More of a self help book than a novel
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-09-04
Kind and informative
what a kind and wonderful book with a soothing narrator. Thanks for this great book!
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- Erika
- 2013-03-28
Learning self-compassion is transforming my life.
This book & the techniques taught have tremendously improved my well being. I was raised in a highly critical environment, where I was criticized for which movie I watched (because I had already seen it before), which sport I wanted to play (because I didn't have natural ability), and more recently, going back to graduate school ("your life will be better if you stay in your job"). I internalized this criticism and I have dealt with depression and anxiety for the majority of my life. By relating to myself with compassion, I am happier because I now know am not at fault for every struggle in my life. I am also more resilient because I do not attack myself & get caught in a negative spiral when I make mistakes. I am more productive in my work and more present for my life.
I wish I had learned these techniques as a 12-year-old, but I am so glad to have learned them now. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a negative dialogue inside their mind on a regular basis. I am grateful for Kristen Neff's work.
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- itwiznet
- 2012-08-08
Powerful Light on Your Psyche
Where does Self-Compassion rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
By far this is the best self-help and self-development book, I listened. Totally honestly, this audiobook is a must if you have ever listened to people like Anthony Robbins, and other motivational speakers out there.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I was shaken by every section of this book especially the Self-Esteem section. I always knew that being untruthful to yourself was not good, yet I failed to understand why? This book just awakened the deeply rooted darkness in my psyche. Those who bought on the idea of self-esteem must listen to this. Thank you Mrs. Neff, you are such a light in this world. This book undoubtedly is your life's mission.
Any additional comments?
The best self-help book ever. Once again thank you Mrs. Neff.
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- Lana Abu Ayyash
- 2012-02-22
Brilliant
This is a really really good book ... it's not a self help book ... it's written after years of study and personal experience ... i found so much sense and wisdom in the words of Dr.Neff ... i can honestly say it's one of the best books i have ever read on the subject ... it altered the way i see things drastically ... i feel happier and a better person after reading this book ... it's a book that one would listen to more than once ... recommended
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- Amin
- 2016-12-04
Yes!!!
I can surely say, that this book changed my self image and self perception forever. I really liked that it provide strict borders between self compassion and miserablness/ dwelings; self appreciation between high ego self esteem. I liked this book so much, it really shows how to love and appreciate the most valuable person in you life, without ego ettachment and blowing your self esteem high to fall it down.. Extremly recommend for everyone, especially those who feel problems with cofidence, low self esteem and low level of self appreciation.
PS: I was really amazed by the story about your son, Kristin, I even cried (I do this extremly rarely) and thank you so much, for this book.
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- lea of tucson
- 2013-10-01
Absolutely great listen
Would you listen to Self-Compassion again? Why?
She gives you many diferent ways to have compassion for yourself and others and make the quality of your life so much better. Nice voice for your listening pleasure. I listen over and over again.
What about Xe Sands’s performance did you like?
Great voice and love her expressions. She makes it easy to listen and learn how to take good care of yourself.
What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?
Self comforting...you can comfort yourself in such a gentle way. Helps you get the most from your day and every situation.
Any additional comments?
I highly recommend everyone to listen to this book. What a better world it would be if we all have more compassion for ourselves and others.
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- Jeanette
- 2012-09-10
Worth Reading
I really enjoyed this book and got alot out of it. It would have to be the first self help type book I have read where the author shares her stories thereby clearing making her point about us all being imperfect. I liked how the book contained her thoughts but also research that has been conducted. I would recommend everyone read this book.
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- meredith garner
- 2013-03-17
Life-Changing!
What did you love best about Self-Compassion?
This is one of the best books I have ever read! It IS life-changing!
In Self-Compassion, Dr. Neff provides us with a detailed, practical guide to having compassion for ourselves and for appreciating ourselves. She helps us become aware of and put an end to our debilitating, destructive habits of self-criticism, and she helps us create a warm, loving, caring space for ourselves. Throughout her book, Dr. Neff supports her messages with numerous, interesting studies and research. She takes her message further and deeper by sharing her own personal stories, so we may directly relate to her messages. Finally, throughout Self-Compassion, Dr. Neff provides countless practical exercises, so we may take practical steps to implementing change in our lives.
I highly recommend this book!!!
What other book might you compare Self-Compassion to and why?
In order for me to find Dr. Neff and this extraordinary book, it first took finding the works of Thich Nhat Hanh, Jon Kabat-Zinn and his Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course, Christine Carter's book Raising Happiness and her online Greater Good Science Center, and Sharon Salzberg's books Lovingkindness and The Kindness Handbook. I highly recommend all of these; however, Dr. Neff's Self-Compassion has been most helpful in changing the way I think and relate to myself. As Dr. Neff describes, this is a similar concept to flight attendants asking us, in the event of an emergency, to first put on our masks before assisting children or those in need of help - we must care for ourselves before we can be most effective in our daily lives and in helping others.
What does Xe Sands bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She has a calm, relaxing voice, that nicely complements the concepts she is sharing.
What did you learn from Self-Compassion that you would use in your daily life?
How to care for myself and how to use that care to create wellness, peace and love in my life and in my actions towards others.
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- Patricia M.
- 2015-03-29
Revolutionary
Wonderful insights, detailed explanations and tender vulnerability displayed through Neff's own stories. Highly recommend if you're seeking a true shift in your life.
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- Wally
- 2012-12-11
Great Book!
What made the experience of listening to Self-Compassion the most enjoyable?
The passionate approach to the topic, very direct and to the point. Told in a very convincing fashion.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Kristin explaining her personal life journey, her struggles and accomplishments.
What did you learn from Self-Compassion that you would use in your daily life?
To be less judgmental and less self critical and to treat myself with more self compassion, more love and respect and except my failings and the failings of others.
Any additional comments?
This book is full of a lot of helpful information about human behavior! I could go on but very very well done!! A++
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- Gem23grn
- 2016-10-20
Of great help
Should be a must read for people looking for relief of emotional suffering. A Wonderful book with great audio narration
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