Self-compassion test

How kind are you to yourself when things go wrong?

The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF) measures how you relate to yourself in difficulty, self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.

What it measures

Three dimensions: self-kindness, common humanity (others experience this too), and mindfulness.

Who is it for

Anyone wanting to understand how they treat themselves, especially those prone to self-criticism.

How long

About 4 minutes, 12 questions.

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This is a self-assessment. Self-compassion can be cultivated through practice.