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Self-Compassion Break

Three sentences in a moment of suffering: this is pain, I'm not alone, let me be kind to me.

3 min Beginner

Goal

Insert 3 powerful sentences into a hard emotion moment — pocket tool.

Steps

  1. 1
    In suffering moment, stop.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Emotion eases 30-50%.

Evidence base

School: Self-Compassion (Neff)

Founders: Kristin Neff (2011)

Neff "Self-Compassion" 2011.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Self-Compassion Break" take?
This exercise takes about 3 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Self-Compassion Break"?
Emotion eases 30-50%. In the short term: You use it 10+ times weekly.
Is "Self-Compassion Break" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Self-Compassion (Neff) (Kristin Neff (2011)). Neff "Self-Compassion" 2011.
Is "Self-Compassion Break" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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