Year-end goal-setting doesn’t require more pressure. Learn how compassion helps you reflect clearly, set aligned goals, and ...

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 want to be kinder to myself, not blame myself, you know?” My client paused, looking away. “But, I’m afraid that if I lean too much into patience and kindness for myself, I’ll stop gaining ground.

“I want to be kinder to myself, not blame myself, you know?” My client paused, looking away. “But, I’m afraid that if I lean too much into patience and kindness for myself, that I’ll stop gaining ...

In 2023, a study of 4,000 American adults found that while over a third of Gen Z respondents rated their mental health positively, they also had lower personal confidence and self-esteem than all ...

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of persuading a loved one to change their behavior. “Positive narratives of tough love ...

Endings can awaken guilt and shame for trauma survivors. Learn how the Self-Forgiveness Pool ritual can help release ...

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 ...

Self-respect (also referred to as “appraisal self-respect”) is the belief that someone deserves dignity and regard because ...