‘Unlike the care we show our friends and family, the way we treat ourselves is often laced with criticism, blame and hostility. Exercising self-compassion gives us the courage to engage with the distress we face in life, and also the motivation to reduce it.’
CHRIS IRONS
Chris Irons is a clinical psychologist, director of Balanced Minds and faculty member at The School of Life. He leads the Why Compassion Matters class at the school in London on 8 December. For more details, visit
theschooloflife.com