Self-Compassion vs Self-Esteem – Mindfulness Exercises

We can boost genuine self-esteem by taking esteemable action, such as telling the truth, fulfilling our commitments, or being of service to others. However, the research shows that to feel good about ourselves, worthy and cared for, it’s less effective to cultivate self-esteem vs self-compassion. When self-compassion is high, we are far more capable of maintaining a steady, positive view of our inherent worthiness.