Abstract
Self-compassion is a positive psychology concept that is related to resilience, improved coping, and reduced stress. The three key components are self-kindness, mindfulness, and understanding that we are all part of a common humanity. Self-compassion is in opposition of harsh self-judgment or self-criticism, which have been linked to stress, emotional dysregularion, and avoidance of negative feedback. Self-compassion can be useful during individual times of crisis and on a daily basis for improved resilience and coping. Exercises for acute events, suggestions for daily living, and a review of self-compassion research in healthcare settings are reviewed and explained in the following article. This review contains 1 table and 16 references. Keywords: mindfulness; resilience; self-compassion; well-being; residency; burnout; graduate medical education
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