With an atmosphere of loving and kindness, Dr. Kristin Neff talks about self-compassion: how it can help people to become more and more positive, how it can transform one's life, and how it is fundamentally different than the traditional concept of self-esteem.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx