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Self-Compassion Break

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. 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.

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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 app.

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