“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” —George Eliot Most of us have difficulty accepting ourselves, whether we expect negative judgment from others or focus on our own mistakes and ...

In my last post, I wrote about how comparison to others erodes self-acceptance—and how accepting ourselves even when we feel good and practicing not comparing ourselves to others is challenging. Let's ...

Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many of us, knowing where to start is a mystery. The truth is, you may not have been taught how to love yourself. In fact, you may have been taught the opposite ...

Years ago at a forgiveness class for Stanford Continuing Studies, one of us met a man who once had a wife and two children and a good job. But he threw it all away because of a gambling addiction that ...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...

The paradox of acceptance and change is rather a balancing act between embracing the present moment and striving for a better future. The paradox of acceptance and change often appears contradictory.

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 ...

These three science-backed habits distinguish individuals with high self-worth. Here’s how you can start practicing them in your daily life. Our lives are based on self-worth. It affects the type of ...