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Compassion Quote by Rachel Simmons

“If more students use self-compassion to reframe their failures, they may discover more nourishing sources of motivation and healthier strategies to pursue their goals.” quote by Rachel Simmons
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“If more students use self-compassion to reframe their failures, they may discover more nourishing sources of motivation and healthier strategies to pursue their goals.”

Rachel Simmons

About This Quote

Source Book: Self-Compassion at School by Rachel Simmons, 2020

Self-compassion helps students reframe failures, leading to healthier motivation and goal pursuit.

In simple terms: Self-compassion improves motivation after failure.

Key Takeaway

Practice self-compassion to stay motivated.

Themes

self-compassion motivation resilience learning

Mood

supportive encouraging

Type

educational psychological

When to use this quote

  • classroom settings
  • personal setbacks
  • career development
  • sports training

Key Concepts

psychology education growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you teach self-compassion without encouraging complacency?
  • What failures can you reframe positively?
A Different Perspective

Self-compassion may be misunderstood as self‑indulgence.

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