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, ...

We’ve all been here before. You’re waiting in the lobby for a job interview or preparing for an important team meeting. You felt confident earlier. But, as the clock ticks closer, you begin to doubt ...

It turns out, I don’t like myself very much--and I’m not just saying that. I recently confirmed what I long believed to be true by taking The Self-Compassion Test. The online quiz, created by Kristin ...

When was the last time you stopped picking apart a project you’ve completed, and simply congratulated yourself for a job well done? Or, better yet, accepted a mistake you made without spending hours ...

A new study explored whether practicing self-compassion -- or treating oneself with the same care and kindness that people typically offer to their loved ones -- helps people become more resilient to ...

For many trauma survivors, self-love feels completely unreachable. Learn why self-respect may be the more realistic and ...

Middle-aged women who practiced self-compassion had lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, irrespective of their blood pressure, insulin resistance and cholesterol levels. Despite what ...

Compassion is perceived as something positive that establishes better relationships, brings more kindness into people's lives, and helps to create a better world overall. At the same time, a ...

Many parents find that raising an autistic child is an incredible privilege, bringing about increased family closeness, personal growth, and expanded social networks. However, research shows that ...

It’s no secret that educators and school leaders endure a lot of stress, from managing classroom and school communities to monitoring staff and student morale. When that stress mounts, negative ...

Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad – and there is research to back it up. Middle-aged women who practiced self-compassion had lower risk of developing cardiovascular ...