The Truth About Self-Compassion

Compassion is the care and concern for others that are in pain or struggling. Self-compassion is that care and concern for ourselves, particularly when we are facing adversity or failures of any kind.

It probably won't surprise you that women tend to be harder on themselves than men. As women are socialized to be nurturing towards others and self-sacrifice, it's no wonder that compassion towards self isn't inherent for many women.