The art of kintsugi is a visual demonstration of the transformative power of coaching. Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Do I qualify?

“Every minute I spent studying a broken tea cup was a minute I wasn’t doom-scrolling or buying athleisure to self-soothe, but rather finding a bit of peace in my own body,” writes Maria Yagoda.

Kintsugi's philosophy helps shift our views on failure and pain. It allows us to accept our mistakes, lessen self-criticism, and practice self-compassion while staying true to ourselves.