Self-compassion means treating yourself the way you would treat a friend who is having a hard time. Instead of harsh judgment after a mistake, you respond with understanding.

A new study shows that a 20-second daily habit, when practiced in a certain way, leads to greater self-compassion and lower mental health symptoms over six-months.

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. This article is more than 2 years old. The science of ...

Many people talk to themselves in ways they wouldn’t dare speak to a friend—delivering a constant stream of criticism. It causes significant pain and suffering and is a gateway to depression. One way ...