Kids & Teens
Five Ways to Help Teens Build a Sense of Self-Worth
Teens are experiencing increased levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Encouraging them to develop their strengths and see beyond themselves can help boost their self-esteem. Read More 
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Loving-kindness and compassion practices train you to extend warmth and care - first to yourself, then to others. These meditations can shift how you relate to difficult emotions, tough relationships, and your own inner critic.
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Three Simple Ways Parents Can Practice Self-Compassion
Do you beat yourself up for being a bad parent? There’s an alternative. Recent research suggests self-compassion may be a resource for resiliency. Explore these three small acts of kindness to build compassion for yourself. Read More
Learn
Quieting Your Inner Critic
Are you too hard on yourself? Graduate student Steven Czifra spent most of his life behind bars. In this podcast, discover the research-tested practice that helped him quiet his inner critic. Read More
Expert Interviews
Why Loving-Kindness Takes Time: Sharon Salzberg
It's only after we've practiced many times that we'll begin to notice a habit developing—namely, letting ourselves off the hook once in awhile. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
A Loving-Kindness Practice in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK was a pioneer in nonviolence. Help cultivate his vision of a compassionate world with this loving-kindness practice. Read More
Getting Started
How to Cut Yourself Some S.L.A.C.K. and Kick Some A** In the New Year
The next time you’re bailing on your best intentions, cut yourself some SLACK with these 5 mindfulness tips for bringing more self-compassion to your resolutions. Read More
Books & Reviews
Let Go and Lean into Kindness with These Books and Podcasts
Musicians, journalists, and meditation teachers talk about finding resilience through connection, and building bridges in unlikely places. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Nice Guys Finish First
Putting kindness and empathy first makes us happier, healthier, and even more successful. Compassion, it seems, isn’t just a nice idea. It’s downright good for us. Read More
Guided Meditations
Three Mindful Practices for the International Day of Peace
To celebrate, try these three guided audio meditations to foster awareness, compassion, and loving-kindness. Read More
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Make a Friend out of a Foe
Making a habit to be friendly—even toward people we don’t like—can render us happier and healthier. Read More
