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

How do Olympians manage to perform such incredible athletic feats? Ask most of us average couch potatoes, and we’ll probably talk about relentless practice, bottomless determination, and the strength ...

Many of us use self-talk to inspire and improve ourselves. Yet the typically harsh, punishing approach often backfires (for example, Loser!). Research has repeatedly linked self-criticism to various ...

The weight loss process is filled with ups, downs, and setbacks that can test your faith in your ability to succeed. It can be easy to fall into a negative self-talk loop, telling yourself, “I’m not ...

Repeat this line: You feel happy, calm and fulfilled. It may not be as easy as that — but acts of self-compassionate touch have been linked to improved mental health, according to a study from the ...

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 ...

Scholar Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as "giv[ing] ourselves the same kindness and support we'd give to a good friend." Leadership is no joke. Whether you are a team leader at a small local ...