However, the way mindfulness is taught and described today often seems to reinforce an individualistic and secular conception ...

When everything feels irritating, it's usually a sign that something small needs to change. These two habits make everyday ...

Amelia Chapman of Mind Body Amore makes the case that self-compassion is the ultimate self-care, especially for our nervous system.

Self-compassion helps leaders regulate stress, stay present in hard moments, and model emotional steadiness for their ...

Virtues such as compassion, patience and self-control may be beneficial not only for others but also for oneself, according ...

In Western culture, many people mistakenly believe that self-criticism is useful, that it can motivate us to be better people; that if we’re hard on ourselves, we’re more likely to improve. But ...

Parents desire their teens to achieve autonomy. Autonomy is the ability for someone to make decisions on their own without being told what to do. Parents want their teens to grow up to make decisions ...

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of persuading a loved one to change their behavior. “Positive narratives of tough love ...

“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.

What if there’s more than one kind of perfectionism, and what kinds of coping techniques might be useful for someone who ...

Thanksgiving week often brings a mix of joy and chaos. Between work deadlines, holiday preparations, and family commitments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Balancing productivity with personal ...