Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. If you’re like most people, you might think self-compassion ...

When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

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 ...

Have you noticed that critical voice in your head getting louder lately? When you're quietly cracking—maintaining your professional performance while experiencing significant internal distress—that ...

Practicing self-compassion and emotional validation for stress management is the foundation for a healthier mindset, especially if you’re neurodivergent. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press play ...