When a good friend is dealing with some sort of crisis, we are at hand with soothing words, hugs, advice and pep talks. It’s therefore somewhat surprising that a lot of us don’t extend this same kind of help to ourselves when we fall, make a mistake, and are in need of some compassion. Self-compassion – in other words, being your own best friend – doesn’t seem to come naturally to many women.
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