BTreating yourself the way you would treat a good friend — with kindness, patience, and understanding
CNever trying to improve because you are OK as you are
DThinking you are better than everyone else
Self-compassion means being kind to yourself, especially when you make mistakes or struggle. It is giving yourself the same grace and understanding you give others.
Question 2 True / False
Being hard on yourself motivates you to do better.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
When you are hard on yourself, you usually feel worse, not better. Self-compassion — being kind while still wanting to improve — actually helps you try harder and bounce back faster.
Question 3 True / False
True or false: Self-compassion means making excuses for yourself.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
Self-compassion means acknowledging your mistake AND wanting to do better. It is not about letting yourself off the hook; it is about treating yourself fairly.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
You failed a test you studied hard for. What is self-compassion?
ATell yourself you are stupid and will never be good at school
BThink 'I studied hard, the test was hard, and I will study differently next time'
CDecide you will never study again
DBlame the teacher for making a hard test
Self-compassion acknowledges the disappointment while being kind to yourself. It recognizes your effort and focuses on learning, not on shame.
Question 5 Short Answer
When have you been unkind to yourself? What could you say to yourself with self-compassion instead?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: I said 'I am so bad at math' after making a mistake. With self-compassion I could say 'Math is hard for me, but I am learning and I will get better.'
A good answer shows awareness of self-criticism and demonstrates reframing with kindness and hope. It shows understanding that self-compassion includes wanting to improve.