Parents desire their teens to achieve autonomy. Autonomy is the ability for someone to make decisions on their own without being told what to do. Parents want their teens to grow up to make decisions ...

In Western culture, many people mistakenly believe that self-criticism is useful, that it can motivate us to be better people; that if we’re hard on ourselves, we’re more likely to improve. But ...

Think of all the generous, kind people you know who constantly give compassion and care to others, yet continually beat themselves up. Most of us are quite practiced at being supportive and giving to ...

Amelia Chapman of Mind Body Amore makes the case that self-compassion is the ultimate self-care. She said that because we are all in different places in life, we are learning and growing and need to ...

“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.

Helping kids understand that everyone gets angry is critical in developing a healthy relationship with anger. To respond to ...

There are two simple habits that can make your life feel less irritating. These habits have to do with self-compassion, a vital part of feeling purposeful, well, and less irritated by life. You may be ...

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of persuading a loved one to change their behavior. “Positive narratives of tough love ...

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 ...

Compassion-focused therapy helps people be kinder to themselves and others. CFT works by combining compassion training with mindfulness and other techniques. Compassion-focused therapy can help with ...

Thanksgiving week often brings a mix of joy and chaos. Between work deadlines, holiday preparations, and family commitments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Balancing productivity with personal ...