But isn’t self-compassion a form of self-pity?

People who practice self-compassion are LESS likely to isolate themselves during times of stress or difficulty. They’re also more likely to engage in healthy behaviors.

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Magnus, C. M. R., Kowalski, K. C., & McHugh, T. L. F. (2010). The role of self-compassion in womens’ self-determined motives to exercise and exercise-related outcomes. Self & Identity. 9, 363-382.