Are you living for someone else? Learn how to identify inherited expectations and use evidence-based psychological steps to ...

Show yourself real self-kindness in less than 10 minutes with this self-compassion break guided by psychologist Kristin Neff. Show yourself real self-kindness in less than 10 minutes with this ...

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

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 ...

Witnessing the suffering of others can be deeply painful. In this guided meditation, Anushka Fernandopulle helps you cultivate both compassion and the ability to soothe yourself in the face of that ...

Research shows these daily practices can literally rewire your brain to feel more joy. Small daily actions—like showing kindness, finding humor, and stepping outside—can activate your brain's reward ...

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 ...

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