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The 14 pages that link to Self-compassion, each with the reason it gives.

• Self-esteemRelated: It offers a kinder response to perceived shortcomings without requiring a high self-evaluation.

• ShameRelated: Self-compassion counters harsh self-condemnation without denying responsibility.

• ForgivenessRelated: It can help people address shame and self-blame after being harmed.

• Self-deprecationRelated: Self-compassion can make self-directed humor gentler, without turning a mistake into a verdict on personal worth.

• MettāRelated: Mettā practice often begins by directing goodwill toward oneself.

• HumilityRelated: It shows how humility can acknowledge flaws without turning them into self-contempt.

• Compassion meditationRelated: Some compassion practices include oneself among those toward whom care is cultivated.

• Love (emotion)Related: It extends love’s language of care to one’s relationship with oneself.

• SorrowRelated: Self-compassion can soften self-criticism during sorrow without denying pain.

• Inferiority complexRelated: It offers a way to respond to shortcomings without harsh self-judgment or constant compensation.