A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive There are more than a thousand research studies that show the benefits of treating yourself in the same supportive manner you'd use with a close friend. Despite this, it is difficult for many people to show kindness to themselves. This science-based workbook is based on the authors' eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program, available at ODIN BOOKS and entitled Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program. The authors use a step-by-step approach to breaking free of impossible standards and harsh self-judgments. The upside of following their strategy is an ability to cultivate emotional well-being. The book offers guided meditations with links to audio downloads, exercises to help encode what you're learning, informal practices that can be done any time you feel overwhelmed, and stories of people who used these skills to transform their lives.
