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 ...

So often we feel stuck in our lives. Maybe we’re in a dead-end job, or we can’t seem to find a healthy romantic relationship, or we keep procrastinating on starting to exercise. As we struggle to ...

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Professional burnout can significantly impact individuals and organizations. Fortunately, there are compassion-focused strategies to alleviate and prevent professional burnout, such as developing a ...

When was the last time you stopped picking apart a project you’ve completed, and simply congratulated yourself for a job well done? Or, better yet, accepted a mistake you made without spending hours ...

The way you speak to yourself during and after stressful situations can make the difference between spiraling into an overwhelming state of panic or finding calm and the strength to move on. Share on ...

Here are four signs that you may be missing out on self-compassion, and what science says about how to change that.