Cultivate Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is crucial for developing empathy and emotional resilience. Brown draws on Dr. Kristin Neff's research, highlighting the importance of self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness. She explains, 'Talk to yourself the way you’d talk to someone you love.' By speaking kindly to ourselves and recognizing our shared human experience, we disrupt the cycle of self-criticism and foster a healthier internal dialogue.