By consistently practicing self-compassion, Seppala says you’ll reap a number of biological and psychological benefits, including enhanced well-being and less anxiety and depression. You’ll also have an easier time bouncing back from stressful situations — a trait psychologists call resilience.
When I spoke with Seppala, she emphasized that you can’t always change your circumstances — you can’t go back in time and fix the interview or the date. But you can certainly change how you respond, and specifically, whether you learn from the situation.
