Psycholog Paweł Górny

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The relentless pursuit of high self-esteem has become a virtual religion; and a tyrannical one at that. Our ultra competitive culture tells us we need to be continually 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 lock-step 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 failures and inadequacies experience greater well-being than those who constantly 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 reveals why it’s so important to be self-compassionate, giving yourself the same caring support that you’d give to a good friend. Many people believe that if they’re too self-compassionate they’ll let themselves get away with anything. But research shows that the opposite is true. Far from encouraging self-indulgence, self-compassion actually motivates us to make the changes needed to reach our full potential.

This groundbreaking book will show you how to let go of constant, debilitating self-criticism and finally learn to be kind to yourself. Using solid empirical research, personal stories, belly-laugh humor, and dozens of practical exercises, 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. Entertaining, highly readable and eminently accessible, this book has the power to change your life.