It Starts with Self-Compassion: A Practical Road Map
Written by Celeste Headlee
Narrated by Celeste Headlee
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In It Starts with Self-Compassion, Celeste Headlee, award-winning journalist and host of the hit 2015 Tedx Talk “10 ways to have a better conversation,” lays out the case for turning inward and extending empathy and understanding to ourselves, while providing us with ways to recognize and acknowledge our thoughts and behavior without judgement. Blending her signature empathy with extensive, carefully curated research from positive psychology, neuropsychiatry, sociology, and other disciplines, Headlee offers a comprehensive examination of self-compassion and how it can improve your emotional well-being, as well as distinguish it from related notions like self-love or self-acceptance, all while centering her discussion around its three key components: mindfulness, a sense of connection to all of humanity, and kindness.
But Headlee’s approach isn’t just theoretical. In addition to defining and breaking down psychological concepts, this Scribd Original is packed with evidence-based exercises to help you assess your current level of self-compassion and give it a boost through journaling and “mind-training” practices like meditation and internal dialogues.
This new work from Headlee is a crucially insightful read for all personal growth fans. It offers a fresh perspective on thinking about how we can be better to ourselves, and is as practical and scientifically rigorous as it is emotionally enlightening and accessible.
Editor's Note
Ditch tough love…
Speak to yourself like you would to a friend in crisis — with compassion rather than cruelty — and you’ll unlock the secret to lasting happiness. Journalist Headlee researched self-compassion with rigor and found that, far from making people soft, it makes them strong. This Scribd Original lays out the benefits and best practices of self-compassion so you can start treating yourself better today.
Celeste Headlee
Celeste Headlee is an internationally recognized journalist and radio host, professional speaker and author of bestselling book We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter, and Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving. Her latest is Speaking of Race: Why Everyone Needs to Talk About Racism and How to Do It. Her TEDx Talk, 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation, has been viewed over 26 million times. In her 20-year career in public radio, Celeste has been the Executive Producer of On Second Thought at Georgia Public Broadcasting and anchored programs including Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, Here and Now, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. She also served as co-host of the national morning news show, The Takeaway, from PRI and WNYC, and anchored presidential coverage in 2012 for PBS World Channel. Celeste is a regular guest host on NPR and American Public Media. She is the host of Newsweek’s “Debate” podcast, and hosts a podcast for the National Gallery of Art called “Sound Thoughts on Art.” She is also the host of “Women Amplified,” a podcast from the Conferences for Women, the largest network of women’s conferences in the nation, drawing more than 50,000 people to its annual events. Celeste is also the president and CEO of Headway DEI, a non-profit that works to bring racial justice and equity to journalism and media through targeted training and interventions. She is the granddaughter of composer William Grant Still, known as the Dean of Black American Composers and she is a trained operatic soprano. She lives in the DC area with her rescue dog, Samus.
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Readers find this title to be a highly practical and insightful guide on building self-compassion. It provides valuable insights and practical advice, addressing the pervasive myths of tough love. The steps, tools, and exercises in the book are effective and useful. The author's explanation of self-compassion is simple yet deep, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their peace and perspective in life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Self explanatory, yet so easy to forget that we should treat ourselves as we treat others! Good reinforcement for life...
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Makes me feel More at ease with myself. Use to think I'm not worth anything ?,this book has made realize I'm Worth More than I thought.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5As I am in search of definitions of things such as "compassion", "unconditional love" etc. at the moment to calm my intellect down, this book appeared in good timing. Celeste explains what compassion is and isn't and helps you to believe that it's okay to be a flawed human. I would recommend this book to someone on a path to self acceptance.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Well written, easy to follow along. Gave great exercise examples that I feel I could easily include into my life schedule.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5definitely a recommendation for anyone who is upset about where the are in life. Who may need to realize that they can always change their perspectives to improve their peace.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book has many valuable insights on building self compassion… I really needed it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very insightful guide to be compationate with one's self. Worth listening to it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A very insightful audiobook that provided a new perspective of being self compassionate. Highly recommend it
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It has good practical advice and I gained new insights.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Practical advice that's useful. I highly recommend to others for sure.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The author explain the subject about self compassion in away I never dream about. Thank you for making it simple and deep at the same time. Great conclusion and references. I definitely will order this book.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5First 3 seconds great, then it turns into a completely different book. Computer says no!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thank you for this. It has been audiobook such as this that have helped me through some of the most difficult times. They remove the barriers to helpful materials I have needed
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It was okay not very practical a lot of fluff
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I'm a coach and I work with people on many types of goals. It is almost universal that my clients talk to themselves horribly, in a way they wouldn't speak to another human. This book is now going to be one of my first recommendations. It is highly readable (or listenable). It thoroughly addresses the pervasive myths of the benefits of tough love and all the offshoots. The steps/tools/exercises in the last chapters - the roadmap - are highly practical and effective. I'm so happy to have this resource to share...and of course to use for myself!!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5ASTOUNDING!!
No mere “self-help” book, this “DIY manual” is essential reading for every member of the human race who’s ever been hard on themselves, especially those who are regularly kind to others.
(*Caution: I recommend that readers avoid looking up Ms. Headlee’s qualifications - which are spectacular and many -, lest they become discouraged before they’ve begun listening/reading!)2 people found this helpful