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Self-Compassion Fuels Growth

Megan Thole

Published on: 01/07/2026

Self-criticism doesn’t lead to growth, self-compassion does. This post explores why encouragement builds resilience, how reframing mistakes supports learning, and why kindness toward yourself is essential for sustainable progress and confidence.

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