Last Updated on July 3, 2026
Self-compassion is defined by Dr. Kristin Neff. It is the process of turning (your compassion towards others) inward – you care for yourself and you prioritize your needs. Practicing self-compassion broadens a person’s horizons and helps them value themselves more. Summarized by a Social Work and Applied Behaviour Analysis professional, you’ll learn 3 simple self-compassion techniques in this article.
Kindly note that self-compassion is not self-talk, as self-compassion focuses on self-acceptance, not self-awareness.
3 Simple Self-compassion Techniques
1. Self-Reinforcement
Rewarding yourself when you have accomplished more difficult tasks is an example of self-reinforcement. By creating a list of reinforcers, you will then rank and reinforce yourself after completing a difficult task. This may also be regarded as a token system – every step matters.
2. Self-Advocacy
Voicing your opinion, sharing your thoughts, and standing up for yourself are ways to boost your confidence, increase your self-esteem, and foster self-efficacy. When you speak up, you are empowering yourself simultaneously. Empowerment is one of the foundations of Social Work practice, and the Berelevant Network way. So, feel free to ask away!
3. Self-perception
Practicing self-perception strengthens your ability to observe your own feelings and thoughts ascribed to your behaviours. When you are able to identify the root cause of an issue, you are more likely to shape your behaviour. Shaping your behaviour, not being influenced by others, on your own demonstrates self-empowerment learned through observations and a high rate of self-conscientiousness.
key takeaway
A 2019 research revealed that when workers are happy, they are also more productive; interestingly, the more productive workers don’t necessarily work longer hours, they are simply more productive. That is, the more often a person at work feels at home, which can be from the practice of self-compassion, or proper human skills training, the more productive they can be.
Overall, practicing self-compassion grounds you. It is about acknowledgment and appreciation, not about self-absorption.
Reference
Happy workers are 13% more productive. (2019, October 24). New and Events. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-10-24-happy-workers-are-13-more-productive
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