The Role of Self-Compassion in Overcoming Setbacks and Cultivating Mental Toughness

Setbacks are inevitable, and there may not be much we can do to prevent them - but we do have control over how we respond. A recent study illustrates how formerly excessively self-critical athletes have adopted a more self-compassionate mindset in how they approach practice and competition. The Role of Self-Compassion in Overcoming Setbacks and Cultivating Mental Toughness* * *Have you ever wondered why it is exactly that things often sound better at home than they do on stage? If you’ve bee...