Self-Compassion Zine by Faith G. Harper

For decades, the U.S. has been obsessed with “self-esteem” or rather with our lack of it. But self-esteem isn’t actually that great, and getting all puffed up about yourself isn’t exactly a recipe for the good life. How about self-compassion instead?

Bestselling author Dr. Faith explains the difference between the two and offers some helpful exercises in developing more compassion for yourself.

It’s actually very different, she explains, than letting yourself off the hook for your bullshit. It’s more helpful to accept that you’re human so that you can learn and grow rather than push aside your problems or wallow in your mistakes. Also, kindness to yourself helps you be more kind to other people as well. Everyone wins!

Self-Compassion: Be Kind to Yourself Instead of Striving for Bullshit “Self-Esteem" is a zine by Dr. Faith G. Harper, published by Microcosm Publishing.

Paperback.

Faith G. Harper, PhD, is a bad-ass, funny lady with a PhD. She's a licensed professional counselor, board supervisor, and certified sexologist. Additionally, Dr. Harper is an applied clinical nutritionist with a private practice and consulting business in San Antonio, TX. She has been an adjunct professor and a TEDx presenter, and proudly identifies as a woman of color and uppity intersectional feminist. Dr. Harper is the author of the book UnFuck Your Brain and many other popular zines and books on subjects such as anxiety, depression, and grief. She is available as a public speaker and for corporate and clinical trainings.

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