Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be frustrating and ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

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 ...

This piece is part of a series directed toward those who experienced child sexual abuse (CSA). In a previous post, I outlined why it is that victims of childhood sexual abuse tend to be re-victimized ...

Looking to dive deeper into self-discovery? Shadow work might be your next transformative journey. This powerful practice of exploring your unconscious self—using deep shadow work prompts—can lead to ...

In the hundreds of 360° debriefings I’ve conducted, one thing stands out: how readily women leaders tend to dismiss their strengths. Instead, they want to go directly to addressing their areas for ...

This post is in response to The Power of Self-Compassion By Kelly McGonigal Ph.D. Like Professor McGonigal, I too read Tara Parker-Pope's New York Times article on self-compassion with interest, and ...

Caring for ourselves also means seeking social connections who can provide practical and emotional support to us when we’re struggling. A study of nurses found that belonging to a more cohesive group ...

It’s late in the afternoon when the knock comes on the office door. A parent has arrived, visibly upset about a decision made earlier in the day. As you speak with them, their voice tightens. Your own ...

New research suggests that teenagers who practice kindness toward themselves are more likely to experience a life filled with variety and perspective-changing events. The findings indicate that ...