The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. Dr. Kristin Neff, a renowned psychologist, has written a step-by-step manual on how to become more self-compassionate and realize your life goals. This ground-breaking book will teach you how to stop crippling self-criticism and start treating yourself with kindness. Dr. Neff, the greatest authority on self-compassion, shows how to change negative emotional patterns so that you can be healthier, happier, and more productive using sound scientific data, personal anecdotes, exercises, and comedy. This book has the potential to transform your life since it is compelling, easy to listen to, and immediately accessible.