In our fast-paced society, we are conditioned to expect instant rewards.

Here’s a quick exercise: consider the negative thoughts that you experience regularly, the ones that keep you up at night or become intrusive when things aren’t going the way you’d hoped. Chances are, the majority follow the same formula: I’m not ___ enough.

There has been recent buzz in the field of education about the power of “self-compassion” for academic motivation and success.