Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research—ongoing, ...

People who practice self-compassion and mindfulness are less susceptible to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Why is this? Scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, have studied the ...

What is a leader? According to author and coach Tony Robbins, leadership refers to how we, as individuals, choose to lead our own lives, as well as inspire others to grow toward their best selves ...

Mindfulness is more than just moment-to-moment awareness, says Shauna Shapiro. It is a kind, curious awareness that helps us relate to… In this video from our Bridging Differences for Parents and ...

Since I left corporate America to be my own boss there has been only one time that I’ve actually considered going back. That time was a few months ago while working with LinkedIn. I had been asked to ...

A core value that many people have is compassion. Similar to kindness, compassion urges people to care for others, but while kindness is the action of sympathizing for others, compassion is the ...

A new study published in Mindfulness demonstrates how daily habits of mental awareness translate into better psychological ...

I know I’m not the poster child for gentle parenting, and I know I shouldn’t have yelled, but I can’t stand it when he wears ...

Credit: Getty Images. A study sought to determine if mindfulness-based stress reduction would ease compassion fatigue and burnout among the facility’s pediatric oncology nurses. A mindfulness-based ...

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 ...

Mr. B was breathing fast in his sleep, slumped to the side with an oxygen mask on. The Emergency Department doctor noted his repeated visits for advanced emphysema—and that he continued to smoke. I ...