Most people think big career moments come from promotions or raises. They don’t. The quiet kindness of coworkers, the ones ...

This post was written by Dr. Robert M. Gordon, Usha Persaud, M.S., and Sara Schapiro, M.S. Dr. Gordon is a member of the COVID Psychology Task Force (est. by 14 divisions of the American Psychological ...

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during challenging times. But before we reach outward, we should ask: how often do we ...

New research suggests that teenagers who practice kindness toward themselves are more likely to experience a life filled with variety and perspective-changing events. The findings indicate that ...

Self-compassion often fails after complex trauma, not because it is wrong, but because survival comes first. Attunement is the verb that builds safety before kindness is possible.

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 ...

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...

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 ...

New research shows that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help promote self-kindness in people with a history of depression, thereby putting their bodies in a state of safety and ...

Scientists have shown that self-love isn't just a warm and fuzzy feeling, but it's a tool that you can apply to build a ...

Some people have trouble breaking repeated behaviors and habits that make a mess of their lives. Often, this is because they lack self-respect and struggle setting boundaries without even realizing it ...