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Self-Compassion Break

“Self-Compassion Break” is a short 5-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Professional domain. On failure, 3 sentences: "this is suffering. Suffering is human. I treat self kindly". Its goal: Break self-flagellation loop after failure. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

On failure, 3 sentences: "this is suffering. Suffering is human. I treat self kindly".

5 min Advanced

Goal

Break self-flagellation loop after failure.

Steps

1

Hand on heart.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Calm after setback.

Evidence base

School: Self-Compassion Research

Founders: Kristin Neff (2003)

Neff — University of Texas.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Self-Compassion Break" take?

This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Self-Compassion Break"?

Calm after setback. In the short term: Higher resilience.

Is "Self-Compassion Break" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Self-Compassion Research (Kristin Neff (2003)). Neff — University of Texas.

Is "Self-Compassion Break" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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