“What a beautiful treasure Alison McKleroy has created! The Self-Compassion Journal skillfully inspires and guides us to grow the self-compassion that’s so essential for our well-being and happiness. This extraordinary jewel is chock-full of wisdom, skills, and insights that uplift and strengthen the heart and soul. I enthusiastically recommend it for all who wish to find more joy amidst life’s challenging twists and turns.” —Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph.D., author The Resilience Workbook and The Self-Esteem Workbook

“With insight, kindness, and creativity, Alison McKleroy has written an illuminating and fun journal, one that is bound to help readers embrace the life-enhancing habit of self-compassion.” —Sue Patton Thoele, author of The Courage To Be Yourself, The Mindful Woman, and The Woman's Book of Strength

“Finally! A comprehensive, evidence-based guide that shows us how we can leverage self-compassion to overcome some of the biggest obstacles to happiness. Drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, and mind-body interventions, Alison McKleroy leads readers on the journey to navigating perfectionism, failure, regret, shame, and negative thoughts so they can reclaim their lives. If you’re looking for practical tools that work from a skilled therapist who understands what it takes to cultivate a more kind and compassionate relationship with yourself, you need The Self-Compassion Journal!” —Robyn L. Gobin, Ph.D., author of The Self-Care Prescription

“The process of journaling empowers us to explore our inner world and transform our limiting thoughts and beliefs. Alison McKleroy’s The Self-Compassion Journal offers a range of prompts, affirmations, and exercises to increase your clarity, confidence, and well-being. We are all worthy and capable of creating the lives we want, and our relationship with ourselves is the starting point. I highly recommend it!” —Hal Elrod, international keynote speaker and best-selling author of The Miracle Morning and The Miracle Equation

“In a world that demands countless things from us and claims we aren't enough as we are, The Self-Compassion Journal is a bright light. If you have an inner bully who dominates your mind (which, I presume, is most of us), The Self-Compassion Journal will provide your mind and heart with a beautiful and necessary reprieve!” —Sophia Godkin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach, and author of The Happiness Journal and The Soul Journal

“Make an effort to take time out and immerse yourself in this book. The Self-Compassion Journal is simply a great tool to help us understand just how to love ourselves kindly, without judgment or negativity. This book will allow you to explore self-compassion in an informative and fun way.” —Sharon Jones, author of Burn After Writing and This Is What My Soul Looks Like

“Self-compassion is a critical skill everyone should learn. Being more self-compassionate helped me become happier and more successful. The Self-Compassion Journal is the resource I wish I had when I began my own journey years ago. It includes all the exercises you need to develop the wonderful habit of being kinder to yourself.” —Thibaut Meurisse, author of Master Your Emotions

“Through the easy-to-follow prompts in Alison’s journal, you’re given the steps to literally rewire your brain so you can have a better relationship with your thoughts and emotions. She teaches us that we all deserve the same love and kindness that we so easily give to others in our lives, and lays out the exact roadmap for how to get there. Going through all the journal prompts is like having your own personal therapist, helping you unravel the negative thought patterns that are keeping you stuck. If you’re ready to be your own best friend, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of this journal!” —Jenna Banks, author of I Love Me More

“A fantastic resource for anyone with a harsh inner critic!” —Sharon Martin, LCSW, author of The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism

“The Self-Compassion Journal: Prompts and Practices to Inspire Kindness in Your Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions offers readers the tools needed to tackle that nagging inner critic that leads to low self-esteem, perfectionism, and persistent self-doubt. In a compassionate tone, Alison McKleroy offers creative practices, visualizations, and relevant quotes to embrace self-love and self-compassion once and for all. Awesome book!” —Judith Belmont, author of The 5-Minute Self-Care Journal for Women

“The Self-Compassion Journal addresses your whole being—thoughts, emotions, and actions—for an all-encompassing approach to self-compassion. This journal can help you treat yourself well and enjoy being with yourself every day of your life.” —Tanya J. Peterson, MS, NCC author of The Mindfulness Journal for Anxiety

“Alison McKleroy has written a book of actionable steps to level up your self-compassion. We all experience disappointments, inner criticism, and personal boundaries to address in our lives. The practical tools Alison provides allows us to self-reflect, explore alternative ways to meet our needs, appreciate more, and ultimately live lighter. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to the world.” —Leah Guzman, ATR-BC, author of Essential Art Therapy Exercises and The Art of Healing and Manifesting

“This is an incredibly warm and gentle guide to accepting the only thing that you can ever be: yourself. Alison is right there beside you the entire way in this workbook, to give you the encouragement you need and be a shoulder to lean on. It's inspiring, positive, cheerful, and actionable. I really enjoyed this book and wholeheartedly recommend it.” —Nick Trenton, author of Stop Overthinking, Calm Your Thoughts, and The Overthinking Cure

“As more and more people are struggling with perfectionism and overachieving, The Self-Compassion Journal is a great journal to help learn how to increase loving kindness in thoughts and actions. Alison writes in a way that is inviting and informative. This is a must-read for anyone looking to understand how to be compassionate and how to implement effective strategies for self-care.” —Amanda Landry, LMHC, author of Guided Journal for Women with Anxiety

“Step by step, Alison shows us how to develop and nurture a compassionate view of ourselves and our world.” —Thom Bond, author of The Compassion Book

“The Self-Compassion Journal offers insights, exercises, quotes, and an overall sense of support that really help boost self-acceptance and appreciation! I found this to be an enjoyable and useful read, which you can easily dip in and out of at your own pace. I appreciated that the activities and quotes varied enough that I could choose whatever I felt was needed on a given day. I highly recommend this book to anyone who struggles with self-worth or has a tendency to dwell on mistakes or flaws.” —Maggie Vaughan, author of the Depression Relief Journal

“In The Self-Compassion Journal, Alison McKleroy has provided powerful mindset shifts and exercises with a gentle approach that feels like compassion itself. I was both inspired and challenged by the insights, prompts, and affirmations in the best possible way. I recommend this journal to anyone who is too hard on themselves. In other words, I recommend this journal to everyone.” —GG Renee Hill, facilitator, coach, author of A Year of Self-Reflection Journal and Self-Care Check-in