I grew up in a very religious, Christian home where Sunday's activities were strictly predetermined and enforced. Like so many of my generation, come Sunday, our parents faithfully saw that we were ...

How can we effectively bring about a more just world? Although it may not be obvious at first glance, self-compassion plays a key role in the quest to end sexism, racism, heterosexism, and other forms ...

When was the last time you stopped picking apart a project you’ve completed, and simply congratulated yourself for a job well done? Or, better yet, accepted a mistake you made without spending hours ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal ...

You are sitting at lunch at your desk, worrying that the report you just finished isn’t good enough. You know about the benefits of self-compassion and wonder if practicing it would make you feel ...

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 ...

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 ...

Few of us enjoy the feelings that come with making a mistake or failing to meet expectations — whether those expectations are set by others or ourselves. And in the wake of failure, it's very common ...

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