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“Buck up.” “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” “Don’t ruin everything.” When you are anxious, sad, angry, or lonely, do you hear this self-critical voice? What would happen if, instead of fighting difficult emotions, we accepted them? Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in–and responding compassionately to our own imperfections, without judgment or self-blame–are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book illuminates the power of self-compassion and offers creative, scientifically grounded strategies for putting it into action. Free audio downloads of the meditation exercises are available at the author’s website: www.chrisgermer.com.
See also The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook, by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, which provides step-by-step guidance for building mindful self-compassion skills and applying them to specific life challenges, and Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program, by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff (for professionals).
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How can you use this book for self improvement?
Accept self-critical thoughts to move forward on the path to healing Cultivate mindfulness to live a more balanced life Break free from anxiety by changing how you relate to it Learn to move through painful emotions without being ruled by them
Discover self-compassion through creative strategies and techniques Use effective strategies and step-by-step action plans Follow along with examples and step-by-step strategies Use meditation and acceptance practices to build self-knowledge and self-compassion
Live more fully in the moment and practice being kind to yourself Become more focused, cope with difficult emotions, feel less stressed, and more Achieve a new level of emotional and physical well-being Overcome the stumbling blocks of worry, fear, and negativity
ASIN : 1593859759
Publisher : The Guilford Press; 1st edition (April 29, 2009)
Language : English
Paperback : 306 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781593859756
ISBN-13 : 978-1593859756
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.91 x 0.79 x 9.06 inches
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Customers find the book insightful and valuable. They describe it as a fantastic, powerful read that is easy to absorb. The writing style is well-written and straightforward, with personal anecdotes and real-world examples.
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