If I had to choose a trait I thought would lead to a better love life and improved health, I’d probably pick something like “being rich” (to be fair, I’m not entirely wrong).
Still, researchers have found another variable that seems to make us perform better and withstand emotional blows without crumbling – and it’s free.
Self-compassion, which is related to, but not the same as, self-esteem, seems to hold one of the keys to greater happiness and well-being, research suggests.
What is self-compassion?
Self-compassion “involves treating oneself as one would a friend, being more mindful, and understanding our situation in the context of a larger human experience,” said Stanford M...
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