Many of us are our own harshest critics. In times of struggle, we far too easily berate ourselves. I witness this in my work on friendship, as we often judge ourselves for how difficult it can be to ...

Self-­compassion is based on the understanding that all human beings, including you, experience suffering and that all human beings, including you, deserve kindness.

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of ...

Scholar Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as "giv[ing] ourselves the same kindness and support we'd give to a good friend." Leadership is no joke. Whether you are a team leader at a small local ...

“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 ...

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during challenging times. But before we reach outward, we should ask: how often do we ...