It's been long understood that practicing self-compassion through self-care techniques like mindfulness can provide a sense of peace in everyday life. And now, according to a new study published in ...

It turns out, I don’t like myself very much--and I’m not just saying that. I recently confirmed what I long believed to be true by taking The Self-Compassion Test. The online quiz, created by Kristin ...

Most of us hold shame and regret about what we have done in the past. While we may forgive others, it's harder to forgive ...

Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad – and there is research to back it up. Middle-aged women who practiced self-compassion had lower risk of developing cardiovascular ...

Self-respect (also referred to as “appraisal self-respect”) is the belief that someone deserves dignity and regard because ...

Finding the beauty and being unbothered in 2026 is about letting go of what drains you so you can actually notice the good ...

Year-end goal-setting doesn’t require more pressure. Learn how compassion helps you reflect clearly, set aligned goals, and ...

Joelle K. Jay, Ph.D., is an award-winning executive coach, LRI Director and author: The Inner Edge: The 10 Practices of Personal Leadership. Being a leader is hard work. You are the one who chooses ...

It’s no secret that educators and school leaders endure a lot of stress, from managing classroom and school communities to monitoring staff and student morale. When that stress mounts, negative ...