Self Compassion Quiz
Self-Compassion Books
Self Compassion Journal Prompts
1. What do you need right now?
2. How would you like to feel today? What’s one thing you can do to cultivate this feeling?
3. Who in your life is nonjudgmental, safe, and genuinely have your best interest at heart? How can you spend more time with these people?
4. What emotions have you been having a hard time feeling lately?
5. What is one healthy thing you can so to uplift your mood when sad or stressed out?
Self-Compassion TED Talks, Videos and Podcasts
TED / TEDx Talks
- The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion — Kristin Neff
Watch on YouTube
One of the best introductions to self-compassion. Neff explains why self-esteem based on comparison can be unstable and why self-compassion offers another way to respond to mistakes and failure. - The Benefits of Not Being a Jerk to Yourself — Dan Harris
Watch on TED
Especially useful for people who rely on harsh self-criticism to push themselves.
Self-Compassion Podcasts
Being Kind to Yourself — Hidden Brain with Kristin Neff
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Excellent for understanding why self-criticism feels useful and why self-compassion can actually support responsibility and growth.
Fierce Self-Compassion — Kristin Neff, The Psychology Podcast
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Focuses on the assertive side of self-compassion rather than only comfort and reassurance.
Blog Posts
- What Self-Compassion Is and What It Is Not?
- 25 Self-Compassion Exercises to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
- Self-Compassion Examples for Real-Life Situations
- How to Make Self-Compassion a Daily Habit?
- Signs You’re Too Hard on Yourself
- How to Talk to Yourself Kindly When You Mess Up?
- How To Be Gentle With Yourself? Top 5 Ways To Practice Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion Affirmations
1. I am worthy of love and compassion.
2. My emotions are valid and deserve acknowledgment.
3. I am allowed to prioritize my own needs and well-being.
4. I forgive myself for any mistakes or shortcomings.
5. I am deserving of kindness, both from others and from myself.
Other Resources
Self-Compassion Exercises – Full Collection
https://self-compassion.org/exercises/
Free written exercises covering self-talk, motivation, caregiving, self-kindness, and other areas.
