When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

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When you’re a high achiever or a perfectionist, you’re often harder on yourself than you are on others. Discipline can be a good way for getting things done and for achieving goals, but it’s also ...

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 ...

A little self-compassion can go a long way for people living with chronic pain, according to a new study from Murdoch ...

This post is part I of a two-part series. Teens in the United States are suffering. The reasons are many, including the lingering effects of the pandemic, fears stemming from unrelenting school ...

Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be frustrating and ...

How can you foster a love for yourself that encourages and strengthens who you are while recovering from an eating disorder? The answer is self-compassion. It is time for you to accept yourself and ...

Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the result of developing both self-compassion and confidence. Building the latter usually means ...