Self-Compassion Enhances Well-being
Self-compassion enhances well-being primarily because it deactivates the threat system, activates the self-soothing system, helps us feel more connected, and reduces feelings of isolation. Kristen Neff defined self-compassion as being comprised of three components: self- kindness versus self-judgment, a sense of common humanity versus isolation, and mindfulness versus over-identification when confronting painful self-relevant thoughts and emotions. Self-compassion involves recognizing that all h...