"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." — Maya Angelou The growing evidence for compassion-based ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Throughout our lives, we all face frustrations, losses, difficulties, and various degrees of trauma. We're constantly being reminded that we live in a ever-changing world that escapes both our control ...

If employees are feeling overworked and stressed and anxious, what is the solution? Many discussions about burnout inevitably turn to ideas like mindfulness and self-compassion: skills that can be ...

It’s back-to-school season, and if you have a teen or even know one, they’re probably feeling a little anxious. New class schedule, new classmates, new expectations. These days, when anxious teens ...

If you’re someone who regularly tries to understand people’s emotions and help those in need, you might consider yourself to be an empathetic and compassionate person. But, although these words are ...

Observing a group of mixed-age early elementary school students at play during recess, I quickly noted a pattern of behavior. The oldest kids took charge with confidence, telling the others what to ...

Today, the physical and mental demands of ‘ordinary life’ often leave us feeling exhausted and disconnected. Not just tired, but truly exhausted. And disconnected from our work, our family and our ...

Grief is an inevitable part of life. It arrives unannounced, disrupts our routines and leaves us questioning how to move forward. In the corporate world—where deadlines, expectations and productivity ...