Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...

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 ...

We are often taught to be accountable to others—to follow through on our commitments, meet the expectations set out for us, and show up reliably. Many of us are quite good at this. But what about when ...

Much advice is offered on how to navigate relationships with family members and romantic partners for understandable reasons. The quality of these relationships impacts the quality of one’s life.