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 ...

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 ...

“You’re so stupid. How could you mess this up again?” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, our inner voice is our harshest critic, tearing us down with a running commentary of self ...

Have you noticed that critical voice in your head getting louder lately? When you're quietly cracking—maintaining your professional performance while experiencing significant internal distress—that ...

While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

Many of us when approaching a new habit or setting goals for ourselves tend to lean mostly into discipline and willpower.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 25: James Laurie, aged 8, is assisted in his online work by his mother Laurette as he continues home schooling, on January 25, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. Under ...

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during ...

The Mindfulness in Medicine Toolkit offers resources for you to practice mindfulness together as a team or on your own. This list of resources includes step-by-step instructions for leading or ...

Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the result of developing both self-compassion and confidence. Building the latter usually means ...

Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many of us, knowing where to start is a mystery. The truth is, you may not have been taught how to love yourself. In fact, you may have been taught the opposite ...