Sebesoucit - Přestaňte se obviňovat a buďte k sobě laskavější – Neffová Kristin (2023)

The tireless pursuit of high self-esteem has essentially become a kind of religion. Our extremely competitive society tells us that we must always be above average to feel good about ourselves. There will always be someone more attractive, more successful, or more intelligent than we are. And even if we manage to gain the appropriate self-esteem for a moment, we cannot expect to be able to maintain it. Our sense of self-worth rises and falls like a ping-pong ball in the wake of our recent successes or failures. ***** Fortunately, there is an alternative to self-esteem that many experts believe is a better and more effective path to happiness - self-compassion. Research by Dr. Kristin Neff and other leading psychologists suggests that people who empathize with their own shortcomings and imperfections experience greater well-being than those who constantly criticize themselves. This book impressively demonstrates why it is so important to have compassion for oneself and to provide the same care and support that you would offer to a good friend. ***** With the help of reliable empirical research, personal stories, practical exercises, and humor, Dr. Neff - a leading global expert on self-compassion - explains how to heal…