4 Ways to Embrace Self-Compassion

By Susan David

One of the great myths of self-compassion is that it’s about lying to yourself or being weak. In reality, when you are self-compassionate, you’re actually creating a sense of psychological safety for yourself.

For further ideas on how to connect with yourself, click here.

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Susan David

Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television. Learn more.

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