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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

“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.

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...

Have you noticed how your self-talk changes when working with artificial intelligence (AI) tools? One moment you're confidently completing familiar tasks, the next you're questioning your skills, ...