Self-compassion is thought of as giving yourself the same compassion you'd give others. That means that self-compassion involves comforting and taking care of yourself. Joy Johnson, LCSW, author of ...

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Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

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Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of negative thinking you can't seem to kick? It's easy to fall into these thoughts, especially when you're feeling stressed or sleep deprived. In honor of Mental ...

One of the advantages of doing what I do for so many years is that patterns start to jump out at you. When you read as much about new studies and success hacks as I do, you notice when a particular ...

The month of July is BIPOC (Bipoc, Indigenous and People of Color) Mental Health Month, or National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. While every day is a great time to center the unique ...

A new study explored whether practicing self-compassion -- or treating oneself with the same care and kindness that people typically offer to their loved ones -- helps people become more resilient to ...