Skeptical about self-compassion? If you value responsibility and/or need a way out of pain, then you need every tool at your disposal, meaning, yes, you need self-compassion, too.

You get the best from others by treating them with respect and caring. What if that's the way to get the best from yourself ...

Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the result of developing both self-compassion and confidence. Building the latter usually means ...

As people set fresh goals, a growing chorus in mental health urges a shift ...

Do you ever feel like ‘staying on track’ just comes naturally for others, but not you? It turns out their self-control may ...

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 ...

A new study suggests that loving-kindness and compassion meditation may be linked to lower anxiety over time, not just ...

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 ...

“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.

As an executive coach focused on leadership strategy and emotional intelligence, I've witnessed a consistent pattern: The very traits that propel high-potential male leaders up the corporate ladder ...

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 ...

Why bypassing emotions like empathy is not great for your emotional growth and can lead to burnout, and what you can do instead. Why you should stop relying on self-discipline and do this instead ...