In her tremendously popular first book, Self-Compassion, psychologist Kristin Neff, Ph.D., transformed our approach to self-care and how we see our relationship with ourselves. Based on research, she ...

Spread the love“`html In a world that often focuses on achievement and competition, the concept of self-compassion can feel like a radical shift. It’s more than just being kind to yourself; it’s a ...

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Recent research has overturned the idea that self-critical behavior fosters resilience. An innovative study demonstrated that ...

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 ...

“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, that I’ll stop gaining ...