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Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff is an American psychologist and a leading researcher on self-compassion. Her work shows that self-compassion supports well-being and helps reduce burnout and anxiety.

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Quotes by Kristin Neff

Self-compassion is a stronger predictor of well-being than self-esteem, and significantly reduces burnout and anxiety. — Kristin Neff

Why Self-Compassion Outshines Self-Esteem for Well-Being

Kristin Neff’s statement reframes a familiar cultural ideal. For decades, self-esteem was treated as the gold standard of mental health, encouraging people to feel good about themselves by emphasizing strengths, achievem...

Created on: 4/7/2026