Self-compassion and self-love, science says you should be kind to yourself

They always say to be kind to one another, but are we forgetting to be kind to ourselves? If you have low self-compassion, that may impact your ability to see yourself accurately. What exactly is self-compassion, and how can I become more compassionate towards myself? A Happier Year is now available —  an illustrated calendar with 366 science-based actions. Use the code "happycastlistener" for 10% off at checkout on ahappieryear.com [00:45] A story about self-compassion. [02:35] What exactly is self compassion? [04:36] Study: Why low self-compassion may impact your ability to see yourself accurately [08:00] 3 ways to foster self-compassion [11:25] Why self-love is important [14:15] An activity to increase your self-compassion Show notes at https://happycast.ca