# Letting Go of Perfection and Embracing Compassion

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Published: 2026-06-03T11:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this meaningful episode of The Secrets of Being, I am joined by Dianna Collier, a certified positive psychology coach and licensed school psychologist, for a compassionate and honest conversation about burnout, resilience, and the healing power of self-compassion. Dianna shares the personal experiences that led her to shift her professional path and discover the life-changing principles of positive psychology. After years of working in a demanding role supporting others, the stress began to affect her own health and well-being, including struggles with fertility that ultimately became a wake-up call. That experience led her to reevaluate how she was caring for herself and inspired her to explore new ways of supporting both her own mental health and the well-being of others. Our conversation centers on the idea that burnout is not simply about being overwhelmed. It is often about forgetting to extend the same compassion to ourselves that we freely give to others. Dianna introduces the concept of self-compassion and explains how it can help us navigate stress, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to be perfect. She shares the three essential components of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness. These principles remind us to acknowledge our suffering without judgment, recognize that we are not alone in our struggles, and offer ourselves the same kindness we would offer a dear friend. During the episode, Dianna also walks us through a powerful practice known as the self-compassion break, a technique developed by researcher Kristen Neff. This simple yet transformative exercise invites us to pause during moments of stress, acknowledge what we are feeling, and respond with warmth and understanding rather than criticism. Through guided reflection…

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