Refugees who practiced self-compassion were found to experience significantly less depression and anxiety than those who did not, in a study by scientists at the University of California (UC), San ...

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 ...

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

I had an interesting conversation with a client recently in session. We were discussing creating new habits around movement. He raised the topic of self-discipline and how that comes into play when ...

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 ...

Our sense of self is often a divided thing. Most of us have a side that is always “on our own team.” It encourages and supports us. It helps us fight for what we want and believes in what we can ...

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...

Ever since I was introduced to mindfulness, I have contemplated the image of the monk spending his days meditating in a cave deep in the foothills of the Himalayas. It seems like enlightenment might ...

“You’re so stupid. How could you mess this up again?” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, our inner voice is our harshest critic, tearing us down with a running commentary of self ...