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Psychology

The Role of Self-Compassion in Academic Resilience

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Research shows that students who practice self-compassion after an academic failure are more motivated to improve and experience less anxiety than those who are self-critical.

Why this is interesting

Imagine you've just failed a major exam. What you say to yourself next might determine your future success. Are you your own worst critic or your best supporter?