Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
What if the secret to getting more done, feeling happier, and actually growing… was being kinder to yourself?
In this week’s episode of Everyday Better, therapist Kimberley Quinlan assesses where Leah Smart falls on the Self-Compassion Scale. Together, they reveal why beating yourself up after mistakes is more than just unhelpful - it’s holding you back. Discover why self-compassion outperforms self-criticism every time, and simple strategies to make kindness your most powerful productivity tool.
"True self-compassion knows our weaknesses but doesn't use them against us. It uses our strengths to push us forward into the hard things we need to do," says Kimberley.
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00:00 - Introduction
02:26 - Kimberly Quinlan's journey
06:21 - Myths about self-compassion
10:14 - Exploring the self-compassion scale
15:53 - Breaking down self-kindness and self-judgment
19:21 - Procrastination and the fear of failure
23:10 - From hiding struggles to embracing vulnerability
26:41 - Mindfulness and over-identification
30:06 - Understanding your self-compassion score
33:00 - Homework: Writing letters to build compassion
34:49 - Conclusion
What if the secret to getting more done, feeling happier, and actually growing… was being kinder to yourself?
In this week’s episode of Everyday Better, therapist Kimberley Quinlan assesses where Leah Smart falls on the Self-Compassion Scale. Together, they reveal why beating yourself up after mistakes is more than just unhelpful - it’s holding you back. Discover why self-compassion outperforms self-criticism every time, and simple strategies to make kindness your most powerful productivity tool.
"True self-compassion knows our weaknesses but doesn't use them against us. It uses our strengths to push us forward into the hard things we need to do," says Kimberley.
Subscribe to the Everyday Better newsletter to get more strategies for turning a stumble into a fresh start: bit.ly/3D91qoe
#linkedinnews #everydaybetter #selfcompassion #selftalk #selfcriticism
00:00 - Introduction
02:26 - Kimberly Quinlan's journey
06:21 - Myths about self-compassion
10:14 - Exploring the self-compassion scale
15:53 - Breaking down self-kindness and self-judgment
19:21 - Procrastination and the fear of failure
23:10 - From hiding struggles to embracing vulnerability
26:41 - Mindfulness and over-identification
30:06 - Understanding your self-compassion score
33:00 - Homework: Writing letters to build compassion
34:49 - Conclusion
