When you start speaking kindly to yourself, you might be surprised at the changes that unfold. It's like you're rewiring your brain to be your biggest supporter rather than your harshest critic.

We are taught to be nice ever since childhood, and while it is one of the greatest personality traits, being too nice can ...

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...

Doctoral Researcher, Meditation-based Interventions in Clinical Settings, Centre of Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences “Be kind to yourself” is a piece of advice ...

The recommendations he provides in his book to overcome this obstacle range from recognizing the causes, repeating positive affirmations, seeking support in your community, staying in the present ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

The other day, someone cut me off in traffic, and my reaction was... disproportionate. Let’s just say my language wasn’t what you’d find in a children’s book. It wasn’t really about the driver, of ...

One of my most cherished roles as a psychologist is promoting mental health awareness in my community and beyond. While I am pleased to treat patients one-on-one, my reach is limited at that scale.

Maybe they take the dog out for a walk, just as they promised. Maybe they drive you to the airport at 4 a.m. Maybe they get you a really nice birthday gift. These acts of kindness when coming from a ...