"Be kind to yourself and change your life! If you thought that you had to be hard on yourself to achieve your goals, this book is full of good news for you! Studies show that people who are able to have compassion and fuller appreciation for themselves also find the freedom to achieve much more. Here's a step-by-step guide to becoming your own best friend and coping mindfully with the challenges of everyday life. While showing compassion and empathy to others is essential, the exercises and practices in this book will help you learn to show yourself the same love. Inside. . . Improve your mood and become more resilient Practice exercises designed to cultivate self-compassion Become more appreciative of your relationship to loved ones Develop new coping skills Learn to treat yourself the way you would treat a good friend."--Provided by publisher.