The Happy Student

The Self-Compassion Paradox Rerun


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Self-criticism can be a powerful motivator. It can also really harm your mental health - increasing your anxiety. Teens use self-criticism a lot to motivate themselves and they also seriously struggle with anxiety. Self-compassion is the answer! At first glance, teens often think that if you're nice to yourself when you mess up, you'll actually lower your standards. Research shows that's not actually the case. Self-compassion actually helps you be more productive.
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The Happy StudentBy Fireborn Institute