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Kristin Neff, an educational psychologist at the University of Texas at Austin, has been espousing the benefits of self-compassion for more than a decade. Research from Neff and other scientists has shown that people who practice self-compassion have less stress and depression and more self-confidence. There are even physical benefits to being kind to yourself, including stronger immune function and lower risk for heart disease. The concept behind self-compassion is simple: treat yourself with as much love and kindness as you treat your friends. So, how does one start practicing self-compassion? Try this five word question during moments of stress, anxiety, embarrassment or disappointment: “What do I need now?” Neff says that by simply asking the question, you allow yourself a moment of self-compassion.
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