Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Many of us when approaching a new habit or setting goals for ourselves tend to lean mostly into discipline and willpower.

This post is in response to The Power of Self-Compassion By Kelly McGonigal Ph.D. Like Professor McGonigal, I too read Tara Parker-Pope's New York Times article on self-compassion with interest, and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who are kind to themselves in tough situations may have an easier time dealing with hot flashes during menopause, a recent study from Australia found. Women who ...

A recent study published in the journal Mindfulness suggests that treating oneself with kindness is linked to a preference ...

Self-compassion is thought of as giving yourself the same compassion you'd give others. That means that self-compassion involves comforting and taking care of yourself. Joy Johnson, LCSW, author of ...

Some people find it easy to be kind, until they have to turn that compassion inward. Here are the signs you might be lacking in self-compassion. It’s not at all an uncommon experience to be deeply ...

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 ...

The weight loss process is filled with ups, downs, and setbacks that can test your faith in your ability to succeed. It can ...

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 ...

A Norwegian eighth-grader can feel like they’re doing fine at school, safe enough in the hallways, and still carry a quiet story about themselves that shifts depending on whether they are a boy or a ...