The Science of Self-Compassion: What Research Really Says
What does the research really say about the effects and scientific evidence behind self-compassion?
4 June 2025
We’re a team of teachers, psychologists, and practitioners brought together by one shared mission: to help you cultivate self-compassion.
What does the research really say about the effects and scientific evidence behind self-compassion?
These reflection questions allow you to pause and notice what’s really going on, without immediately judging or fixing it.
Feeling grounded isn’t about being calm all the time. It’s about finding your way back to yourself. With kindness, not perfection.
Self-compassion doesn’t always mean being soft. Sometimes, it means standing your ground, setting boundaries, or saying: “This stops here.”
A self-compassion break isn’t a magic fix, it’s a reset. A pause that reminds you that you don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of kindness.
It may seem like self-compassion, self-care, and self-confidence all mean the same thing, but don’t be misled by the language.
Self-compassion has the power to transform the way you feel, think, and, act. What does research say about the ways it can change your life?
Writing a letter is a simple yet powerful way to start shifting your inner dialogue from self-criticism to self-kindness.
What if you could stay motivated without the pressure, without the guilt?
When you listen to your needs—whether they call for comfort or courage—you build a foundation of true inner strength.
How can you take good care of yourself in a high-pressure work environment where there’s no opportunity to slow down?
Self-compassion isn’t a buzzword. It’s a scientifically proven skill: people who practice self-compassion experience greater emotional balance.
Completely stopping overthinking is unrealistic, but you can learn to step out of the mental chaos and create more peace in your mind.
According to Kristin Neff, self-compassion has three core components. What are these elements, and how can you integrate them into your life?
Mindfulness offers a different approach to stress—not a quick fix, but a scientifically backed way to change how you relate to stress.
One of the core principles of mindfulness is kindness. This kindness has many aspects, but what does it mean? How do you cultivate it?
Why is it easier to offer support to others than to ourselves? Research shows that we tend to be more compassionate toward others—but why?
Do you tend to judge, criticise, or be overly harsh with yourself? These exercises will help you cultivate greater self-compassion.
Self-compassion is not the same as self-confidence, nor is it self-pity. Self-compassion is about how you treat yourself.
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