Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive

Two faces2

Tender self-compassion is "being with" yourself in an accepting way; fierce self-compassion is "acting in the world" to ease suffering.

Both are needed2

Like yin and yang, the two must be balanced and integrated so that we can be whole.

Why women1

The book argues women need to acknowledge their suffering, trust their inner voice and challenge the male-oriented status quo.

Protect2

Sometimes we need to stand tall, say no, draw boundaries or fight injustice.

Provide2

Saying yes to your own needs instead of always putting them below others'.

Motivate2

Pushing yourself to change out of care, like a supportive coach, not out of self-criticism.

Momma Bear2

If tender self-compassion is a parent soothing a crying child, fierce self-compassion is a mother bear protecting her cubs.

Topics1

Gender differences, why women are not more compassionate to themselves, and what women do for love.

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

The first book, on the tender side and the three components.

Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout

Applies fierce self-compassion to saying no and setting limits at work.