Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

We all go through difficult times, make mistakes, or say the wrong thing sometimes. In these situations, our inner critic often takes over, scolding us and leaving us feeling angry, upset, ...

Self-compassion, or being kind to yourself, is the foundation of any lasting change. If that word is hard for you to digest, you’re not alone. I recently attended a conference where a speaker proposed ...

A new study suggests that loving-kindness and compassion meditation may be linked to lower anxiety over time, not just ...

Think of all the generous, kind people you know who constantly give compassion and care to others, yet continually beat themselves up. Most of us are quite practiced at being supportive and giving to ...

As people set fresh goals, a growing chorus in mental health urges a shift ...

Why are activists, who are so passionate about their social justice work, so often burned out by those very causes? We don’t often think about activism as a form of labor, but it is. Research on the ...

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As many people reset their lives for a new calendar year, a growing chorus ...