Why Some People are Reluctant to be Self-Compassionate

There are many reasons why people may be low in self-compassion, the practice of treating oneself with kindness during hard times. In many cases, self-compassion doesn’t come naturally because people just don’t have a lot of experience with it. But in other cases, reluctance to be self-compassionate reflects an active choice, not a lack of skill. Findings from a recent study suggest that misconceptions about the motivational and social consequences of self-compassion might impact people’s willingness to practice it. Read more here.