Self-Compassion Break | Practice - Greater Good in Action. This is something I bet myself up with constantly. I may come across like I have things in order, but I beat myself up all the time. Summary: Sustained productivity requires avoiding burnout, and the most powerful tool for this is self-compassion. Developed by researcher Kristin Neff, this guided practice teaches you to acknowledge your struggle (mindfulness), recognize it as part of the shared human experience (