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“Self-compassion isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being perfectly human.” That’s how Kristin Neff, PhD, puts it, and if anyone knows about the power (and pitfalls) of self-kindness, it’s her. But ...

The final exam period tends to be one of the most stressful times of the year, making it one of the best times to practice self-compassion. Self-compassion is marked by how we graciously relate to ...

She’s a dedicated high school teacher who arrives early each day to prepare for her lessons and often stays late to offer extra help to students. Sarah McDaniels also takes work home, spending her ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In the hundreds of 360° debriefings I’ve conducted, one thing stands out: how readily women ...

Many of my clients are new mothers and just as many are pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion and sanity when they don’t need to be. They set high standards for themselves in parenthood, the ...

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 ...

Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) has rescheduled Kristin Neff’s presentation The Strength of Self-Compassion to Wednesday, July 20, 6-7 p.m. The virtual event is part of the HSB free illuminate Speaker ...

Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the result of developing both self-compassion and confidence. Building the latter usually means ...