“If you're self-compassionate, you'll tend to have higher self-esteem than if you're endlessly self-critical. And like high self-esteem - self-compassion is associated with significantly less anxiety and depression, as well as more happiness, optimism, and positive emotions.”
Quote by David D. Burns
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David D. Burns
David D. Burns is an American author born in September 1942. His works primarily focus on psychology and self-help, with his most famous book being 'Feeling Good'. more
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