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 ...
Recent research has overturned the idea that self-critical behavior fosters resilience. An innovative study demonstrated that ...
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 ...
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 ...
A lack of confidence can prevent us from trying new things or going after what we want – but it’s never too late to change our beliefs ...