Self-love is no longer fodder for Saturday Night Live jokes now that scientists have discovered it pays off in spades with career success. February is known as the month of love and “Heart Month.” ...

Some people find it easy to be kind, until they have to turn that compassion inward. Here are the signs you might be lacking in self-compassion. It’s not at all an uncommon experience to be deeply ...

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 ...

“I want to be kinder to myself, not blame myself, you know?” My client paused, looking away. “But, I’m afraid that if I lean too much into patience and kindness for myself, I’ll stop gaining ground.

If you want to feel better about yourself, should you try improving your self-esteem or self-compassion? A journal article published on August 3, 2023, "A Narrative Review and Meta-Analysis on Their ...

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 ...

Through learning these practices across the study, teens decreased in suicidal ideation from before to after taking MSC-T, and their thoughts about suicide continued to decrease over the next two ...

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 ...

Self-compassion, defined as a mindful and kind approach to one’s own suffering and shortcomings, has emerged as a promising construct in the field of mental health. Research increasingly suggests that ...