One of the advantages of doing what I do for so many years is that patterns start to jump out at you. When you read as much about new studies and success hacks as I do, you notice when a particular ...

Repeat this line: You feel happy, calm and fulfilled. It may not be as easy as that — but acts of self-compassionate touch have been linked to improved mental health, according to a study from the ...

Many of us use self-talk to inspire and improve ourselves. Yet the typically harsh, punishing approach often backfires (for example, Loser!). Research has repeatedly linked self-criticism to various ...

Do you tend to be overly critical of yourself? Practicing these 6 self-compassion skills can lead to better mood, improved performance, and less relationship conflict.

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 ...

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...