Harnessing Self-Compassion and Altruistic Behavior Improves Quality of Life
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For centuries, people have contemplated and argued over the
merits and flaws of the human condition. Philosophers and psychologists have
theoretically and scientifically dissected elements of the human psyche to get
a better understanding of who we are as a species, and why we do what we do.
While much focus has been given to negative aspects of personal choices, I
thought to put this discussion on an upswing through positivity by focusing on
self-compassion and altruistic behavior.
Self-Worth May Come from the Outside In
More than ever, it’s become difficult to acquire
self-awareness without partnering in self-defeating thoughts and
misperceptions. True, in part, we are all a result of where we come from, what
we’ve experienced, and the meaning we put behind it individually and
collectively. Additionally, social media and the quest for being seen and heard
instantaneously put added pressure on being our best, whether real or through a
Facebook filter.
Responding to Others’ Plight
When considering how we represent ourselves to others, those we know as well as those we’ve yet to meet, research has shown that compassion towards others weighs heavy. When a person readily shows kindness to another, it is one of the m...
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