Very soothing....

Would you consider the audio edition of Self-Compassion Step by Step to be better than the print version?

Have to re-listen... I listened to this audible while taking long walks.. so I couldn't do...the exercises.. but I found her voice to be very soothing...

What other book might you compare Self-Compassion Step by Step to, and why?

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Which character – as performed by Kristin Neff – was your favourite?

none

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

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Any additional comments?

first step to self compassion... :)

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Essential listening

If like me you are interested in the work of Tara Brach, Paul Gilbert and Rick Hanson this is essential listening. Even if you are new to the concept of self-compassion and wish to learn more this is a fantastic introduction. Kristin Neff narrates her own book warmly and compellingly. There are also self-compassion and mindfulness exercises throughout the book which I found to be excellent. Highly recommended.

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what we need so much these days!!

A wonderful help for people already into meditation. It is one step further and there are quite a few practices. If you don't like it probably is because you don't understand it. Thanks Kristin!

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Transformed the way I see myself and the others.

Where does Self-Compassion Step by Step rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I read a lot of self-help books and as a result, I've heard many times, we see in others what we have in ourselves. In other words "you've spot it, you've got it", both for positive and negative traits. But if we reverse the statement, we cannot see what's we don't have and we cannot give it to the others either.

I was programmed to achieve success, with no time or place for excuses - "if you want to count on somebody, count on yourself" motto used to lead my life. I always though I am compassionate, whenever watching tragic news on TV or hearing my friend's misfortune news I felt sad.

This book however opened my eyes and made me understand why my relationship with people feel distant and seem to lack affection, as well as why I feel this longing for understanding nobody can give me.

While listening to the book and doing the exercises I allowed myself to cry and it took a couple of weeks. It felt like my whole sadness surfaced and flooded me like a see. I was drowning. When I finally stopped crying, I had a very good look at myself, my life, the way I approached it, the way I coped with it and I realised how lonely I was all this time, holding to the unshared pain. I understood, all these years I was too pre-occupied searching for ways to fill my emotional hole to be truly concerned by the others.

Today, thanks to the book and Kristin's research, I understand myself so much better, and with self understanding came self love and self respect. I stopped running and had a look at what is happening around me and decided to do for the others, what I did for myself - to reach out, listen, cheer up, share, appreciate, respect and love.

I have a feeling that since working with the topic of self-compassion everyone changed around me, but obviously I know better, it was me who changed and the others only mirror my inner world.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Self-Compassion Step by Step?

The exercises, where for the first time I imagined myself, not as 4-5 years old, but as a new born, who resting on mother's chest, innocent, unaware, unprepared and completely dependant on other's people help, had to learn by trial and error, how to cope with all the demands and expectations the society has towards us and also how to deal with every failure.

Have you listened to any of Kristin Neff’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I listed to the presentation on you tube. I like the fact the author reads out her own book, it gives it an extra value. Although Kristin's voice could be described as whiny at times.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

If you want to deeply fall in love - go and meet your true self.

Any additional comments?

It is 'a must read' for those who work on the self-development and changing their life patterns.

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Genuinely authentic and helpful

I admire the author, she offers help In a very easy to access manner. Thanks for this great book!

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Wonderful practice

This book has really helped me nurture more kindness and compassion to myself, I really like her practices. For someone who used to be highly critical of myself and others, I can highly recommend this audiobook.

I love this step by step guide, but it would be nice to have the actual book as an audio book read too. I have the book, but only read a little of it. But I would like to be able to listen to the actual book as well. Xx

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absolutely life changing

A must-read for anyone. It had more of an effect than any therapy I've had

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Very helpful and real

Informed by Kristen's scientific research and her personal journey. A helpful combination of explanation, informal practices and meditations. Life changing.

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It's valuable but you have to stick with it!

It's encouraging but like most westerners, cynicism is a major obstacle .. overcoming this, eventually, really does illuminate the whole meaning of this book. Thank you Kristin 🙏.

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Shame about the recording quality

I really wanted to keep going with this but the poor quality of the audio was too much for me to bear. Others have already said this but the audible swallowing sounds and breathing were just too irritating. A real shame because the content seemed really promising and I’ve enjoyed listening to Neff on podcasts before. Hopefully a pro production house will re-record so we can benefit from the wisdom…

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