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Luminaries · 1966–
Kristin Neff
Pioneered self-compassion research, showing how mindful self-kindness supports resilience more effectively than harsh self-criticism.
Kristin Neff is included in the Luminaries collection for work associated with Emotional Wellbeing and Health & Happiness. This profile offers a starting point for readers who want to place that work within the wider personal-development tradition.
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Luminaries
movement in the collection
1966–
life and work
2
focus areas
Ideas associated with the work
- Explore the work through emotional wellbeing
- Explore the work through health & happiness
“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”
— Kristin Neff, Self-Compassion
In their own words
“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”
— Kristin Neff, Self-Compassion
Pioneered self-compassion research, showing how mindful self-kindness supports resilience more effectively than harsh self-criticism.
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Health & Happiness
Signature works
Start with the books.
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Self-Compassion
2011 · Her foundational guide to treating oneself with care rather than criticism.
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
2018 · Written with Christopher Germer as a practical skills program.
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