Self-Compassion NYC — Resources https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/ Plain-language writing on the science and practice of mindful self-compassion, from Michael W. Magee, PhD — MSC-trained teacher and social psychologist in New York City. en-us Copyright 2026 Self-Compassion NYC, LLC. All rights reserved. selfcompassionnyc@gmail.com (Michael Magee) selfcompassionnyc@gmail.com (Michael Magee) Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://selfcompassionnyc.com/assets/img/icon-512.png Self-Compassion NYC — Resources https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/ How to be kind to yourself when you've messed up https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/how-to-be-kind-to-yourself-when-youve-messed-up https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/how-to-be-kind-to-yourself-when-youve-messed-up Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT selfcompassionnyc@gmail.com (Michael Magee) Practice The kind of mistake you can't stop replaying — and what the research says about why beating yourself up makes it worse. What is mindful self-compassion? A scientist's introduction https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/what-is-mindful-self-compassion https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/what-is-mindful-self-compassion Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT selfcompassionnyc@gmail.com (Michael Magee) Foundations The three components, the research base, and the one misconception that keeps people from trying it. Self-compassion vs. self-esteem: what the research actually says https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/self-compassion-vs-self-esteem https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/self-compassion-vs-self-esteem Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT selfcompassionnyc@gmail.com (Michael Magee) Science Why most of the benefits people attribute to self-esteem actually come from self-compassion — and why the distinction matters. Self-compassion for high achievers: won't it make me lazy? https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/self-compassion-for-high-achievers https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/self-compassion-for-high-achievers Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT selfcompassionnyc@gmail.com (Michael Magee) Practice The most common worry I hear from clients. The data is unambiguous — and it points the other way. The science of self-compassion in 5 studies https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/science-of-self-compassion-five-studies https://selfcompassionnyc.com/resources/science-of-self-compassion-five-studies Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT selfcompassionnyc@gmail.com (Michael Magee) Science Two decades of research, condensed to the five inflection-point papers a literate reader should know.