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Self-Compassion.

The usual objection to self-compassion is that kindness towards yourself will take the edge off. The research points the other way. These articles cover Kristin Neff’s three components, the evidence on failure and motivation, and how it is taught on our programmes.

Other topics Psychological Safety Speaking Up Courageous Leadership Brave Conversations Compassionate Leadership Perfectionism Saying No and Boundaries Smart Risk-Taking Growth Mindset The Inner Critic NHS and Healthcare Leadership Wellbeing and Burnout All topics →

Article · 11 September 2026

The Perfectionism Self-Check

Seven signs of perfectionism from Workshop 4 of Braver than Before®. Count how many are true of you. The highest counts usually come from the most capable people in the room.

Webinar · 17 March 2025

WEBINAR: The Courage to Care for Healthcare Leaders

Join our free webinar for senior NHS leaders (Band 8+), exploring how self-care, and self-compassion can strengthen your leadership and resilience.

Article · 05 September 2024

The Art of Saying No: Knowing What You Want

Discover how embracing your true desires and setting boundaries can transform people-pleasing into authentic, empowered living.

Article · 04 September 2023

The Real Dangers of NHS Staff Not Asking for Help: Saving Clinician Lives

To support NHS staff wellbeing, The Bravest Path is offering a free webinar on World Suicide Prevention Day, providing practical tools to empower professionals to enhance mental health.

Article · 02 May 2018

Letting Go of Perfectionism

Discover how letting go of unattainable perfectionism can help you take action and become who you truly are.