It's no secret that suffering and difficult times are part of life. And it's never too late for a transformational shift.

Will this winter ever end? Having to spend extra time indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its new variants can make the season feel even more isolating. And, though the days are technically ...

Compassion identifies our emotional response of care for those who are suffering. The word itself literally means “suffering with,” and it is through compassion that we express the desire to help ...

It takes practice and commitment to express the truth without being offensive. These steps can help you learn to tell the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re someone who regularly tries to understand people’s emotions and help those in need, you might ...

Back to school is a time when we can imagine what school could be, before the reality of homework assignments that overwhelm, friendship cliques that exclude, and crushes that go unrequited. As a ...

While a very painful emotion, experiencing shame is very common. People often feel shame about things they have done or are doing. But, people also feel shame about how they look, things that have ...

If you’re someone who regularly tries to understand people’s emotions and help those in need, you might consider yourself to be an empathetic and compassionate person. But, although these words are ...

Most people have a ride-or-die friend, that one person they can call at 3 a.m. for anything from a flat tire to an ...

Self-compassion is a powerful tool that can help you deal with stress and improve your well-being. For beginners, the journey ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rebecca Zucker writes about career and leadership development topics. I recently spoke with Kristin Neff, author of ...