"Self-Compassion: How to Be Kind to Yourself in a Critical World"

Let’s start with a simple question: When was the last time you gave yourself a break? Not a coffee break or a Netflix binge, but a real, heartfelt moment of kindness toward yourself—like you’d offer a friend who messed up or felt low. If you’re drawing a blank, you’re not alone. Most of us are pros at beating ourselves up but amateurs at self-compassion. This chapter is your crash course in what self-compassion really means, why it’s so powerful, and why it’s so darn hard to embrace.