When I was a new mother, I had a really hard time peeling myself away to go to a yoga class or a short run. I felt selfish for exercising, and guilty for finding a moment’s peace in shavasana. But ...

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, ...

"The first session introduced participants to mindfulness and self-compassion using 15-minute lectures, short mindfulness and self-compassion exercises (affectionate breathing, loving-kindness for ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. Sometimes it's easy to ...

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 ...

Author Alanae Wells releases a 5-book series providing age-specific life guidance from 7 to 70+, featuring daily exercises, ...

The final exam period tends to be one of the most stressful times of the year, making it one of the best times to practice self-compassion. Self-compassion is marked by how we graciously relate to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the ...