In various ways, a person’s self-compassion seems more important to their happiness than self-esteem. Whereas self-esteem implies comparing oneself favorably to others, self-compassion is an ...

Scientists have shown that self-love isn't just a warm and fuzzy feeling, but it's a tool that you can apply to build a ...

It's not your fault. These 10 things you're allowed to forgive yourself for prove that you were doing your best with what you ...

“You’re so stupid. How could you mess this up again?” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, our inner voice is our harshest critic, tearing us down with a running commentary of self ...

Scholar Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as "giv[ing] ourselves the same kindness and support we'd give to a good friend." Leadership is no joke. Whether you are a team leader at a small local ...

“I want to be kinder to myself, not blame myself, you know?” My client paused, looking away. “But, I’m afraid that if I lean too much into patience and kindness for myself, I’ll stop gaining ground.

It’s late in the afternoon when the knock comes on the office door. A parent has arrived, visibly upset about a decision made earlier in the day. As you speak with them, their voice tightens. Your own ...

Doctoral Researcher, Meditation-based Interventions in Clinical Settings, Centre of Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences “Be kind to yourself” is a piece of advice ...

New research suggests that teenagers who practice kindness toward themselves are more likely to experience a life filled with variety and perspective-changing events. The findings indicate that ...