| The unexpected reason to go easy on yourself |
| | Good morning,
Consider these two perspectives: - "When I make a mistake or perform poorly, I'm my own worst critic. I'm better than that."
- "When I make a mistake or perform poorly, I go easy on myself. Nobody's perfect."
Over the long term, which mindset do you think leads to higher levels of achievement? Recently, an Inc. columnist posed that question on LinkedIn, and the vast majority of respondents chose the first option. Maybe that’s unsurprising: No self-respecting, hard-charging, success-oriented person would ever want to accept anything less than excellence.
Or not. According to a study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, treating yourself with self-compassion--seeing weaknesses, failures, and mistakes as a natural part of life--can better motivate you to improve performance. It feels counterintuitive, yet it’s true. Even better: There’s a surprisingly clear explanation for why it works, and how to embrace it guilt-free.
Read our column to learn why you should start going a little easier on yourself, especially if you want to get ahead. |
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