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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Practicing self-affirmation wires your brain to recognize your own brand of failure, reducing the defensiveness that can hinder performance improvement.
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In small doses, anxiety can put us in touch with what we need most. The problem arises when anxiety overwhelms and blocks us.
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When it comes to making changes, we all have one habit in common that holds us back: self-judgement. The neuroscience of mindfulness suggests lasting change requires a softer touch.
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Self-criticism and low self-worth can hold us back. Here’s how to start banishing those negative beliefs.
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An effective mindfulness practice for working with self-stories so you don’t get so caught up in yourself that you miss the irreplaceable moments happening right in front of you.
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Teen stress is on the rise. According to a new study, learning mindfulness and self-compassion can help teens cope.
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