The Challenge: No matter how hard we try, no matter how successful we are, it’s not good enough. So what do we do?
The Science: Self-esteem can actually make us weaker at times, but there is an alternative!
The Solution: Practice self-compassion – it’s the key to resilience, happiness & success.
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One of the most insidious consequences of the self-esteem movement over the last couple of decades is the narcissism epidemic
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BY KRISTIN NEFF
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