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"IN THIS INCREDIBLY COMPETITIVE SOCIETY OF OURS, HOW MANY OF us truly feel good about ourselves? It seems such a fleeting thing—feeling good—especially as we need to feel special and above average to feel worthy. Anything less seems like a failure."

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#SummerEndReadathon #RushAThon #Wardens2023 #ReadMyRoom

Glad I got smacked with this one. It‘s definitely gonna be a regular re-read & the digital copy will come in handy too.

#SummerEndReadathon #RushAThon #Wardens2023

Apparently the universe really wants me to read this one. It‘s been referenced at least a dozen times over the course of my last two months 🎧📖.

Stupidly enough as well, I can‘t find my physical copy so, Audible credit it is. Gonna start this today, maybe in a few or as a wind-down read tonight.

I don‘t say this lightly, but this book is life changing. I‘ve been reading it slowly since the summer, since each chapter is so rich and conjures so many emotions. If you struggle with negative self-talk, perfectionism, or you just want more compassion and happiness in your life — read this book! It‘s a self-help book that actually helps.

While it‘s nice to feel special, the practice of self-compassion teaches that we always have innate worth because we‘re human, whether we feel special or not. Gold.🔸#septemberreads2021

Good book on feeling your feelings and being compassionate

A new pile of books waiting to be read feels like open arms waiting to give me a hug. Anyone else feel that? 🥰📚

This has been a slow read (as I think it should be) - I've been on this journey of practicing self-compassion for a long time. It is something I practice alone and during my therapy sessions. I am proud of each and everyone of you who is getting through each day- You got this! It takes time & practice but we feel best when we love ourselves - our bodies & minds included. ☀️

I‘ve got several books to return to the library, so I made these watercolor bookmarks to slip into them. Perhaps one will find the right person at the right time.

Have you ever found a bookmark or note left behind by another reader?

Starting this one because it was recommended by my therapist. Happy mental health day 🧡

How different the world would be if more people truly believed this...

Good morning from the Goslings! The tagged book is my current #BFC audio read. While there is some value in it, I‘m having a hard time with the suggestions to self-soothe by calling oneself “darling” and caressing one‘s own face. The sound you hear is my eyes, rolling far back into my head 😉

#bookfitnesschallenge

Currently reading

Day 1: A little mid-morning meditation to keep me going. Hoping to get a walk in this afternoon if the weather holds. #audiobookfitnesschallenge

This book honestly changed the way I think about myself! Kristin Neff speaks candidly about her own life, as well as the development of her theories about self-compassion and how they have led to new therapy techniques. It makes so much sense- we are quick to forgive others for things that we torment ourselves for doing. And our unrealistic expectations lead to increases in anxiety and depression. Loved it. Listened to #audiobook on #Scribd

I think this is the first self-help book I've ever read? It was quite a mixed bag: her examples including weight loss, sexuality, and her son's autism felt problematic/inaccurate to me, but at the same time I found the core components of the concept of self-compassion (mindfulness, being kind to yourself, emphasizing shared humanity) and her discussions of the dangers of self-criticism and focusing on high self-esteem very compelling and useful.

I really believe some books are meant to find us. This book was one of those for me. It spoke to my heart, inspired my soul, and shifted my perspective. Definitely recommend this one to many! #compassion #selfcompassion #authenticity #psychology

If you‘re like me, this cheesy cover & title would ensure you‘d never read this book. But I trust my therapist & I love homework. Even though I had a hard time reading this book, which includes the words “dear” & “darling” a little too frequently for my taste, the research is seriously compelling. I found myself convinced that self-compassion is a challenging pursuit & most of all a really functional, useful tool for taking on the day, every day.