Parents desire their teens to achieve autonomy. Autonomy is the ability for someone to make decisions on their own without being told what to do. Parents want their teens to grow up to make decisions ...

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

In Western culture, many people mistakenly believe that self-criticism is useful, that it can motivate us to be better people; that if we’re hard on ourselves, we’re more likely to improve. But ...

Think of all the generous, kind people you know who constantly give compassion and care to others, yet continually beat themselves up. Most of us are quite practiced at being supportive and giving to ...

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

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39, in partnership with Metrocare, offer guidance on self-compassion with respect to mental health.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Over the trajectory of your career, self-judgment and ...

Self-compassion helps leaders regulate stress, stay present in hard moments, and model emotional steadiness for their ...

New research suggests that teenagers who practice kindness toward themselves are more likely to experience a life filled with variety and perspective-changing events. The findings indicate that ...

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 ...