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.”
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.
Practice self-compassion to stay motivated.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- classroom settings
- personal setbacks
- career development
- sports training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you teach self-compassion without encouraging complacency?
- What failures can you reframe positively?
Self-compassion may be misunderstood as self‑indulgence.