“In a nutshell, self-compassion is treating ourselves with the same kindness, care, and understanding that we would offer to others when they suffer, fail, or feel inadequate.” That helpful definition is by researcher, teacher and author Kristin Neff – see more below. In this video, Danielle LaPorte talks about why “The best self-help is self-compassion” – “When […]
Self concept / self esteem
The Power of Vulnerability – Brené Brown
Is vulnerability the same as weakness? Brené Brown says: “In our culture, we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. “Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love.” Brené Brown has interviewed hundreds of […]
Self-Esteem Program by Caroline Myss
Self-Esteem: Your Fundamental Power – an audio program by Caroline Myss What is self-esteem? A type of confidence? Or something far greater? On Self-Esteem, Caroline Myss casts a new light on this often misunderstood subject, redefining self-esteem as an actual core power that is essential to our evolutionary progress. In fact, Myss teaches, your potential […]
Overcome Impostor Syndrome
How do impostor feelings affect talented people? Here are a few examples, plus resources to overcome those self-limiting feelings: Lupita Nyong’o had not yet graduated from Yale Drama School when she was cast by Steve McQueen for his powerful movie 12 Years a Slave. Nyong’o: “I was extremely excited and of course, extremely intimidated. “I […]