This is Part 4 of a series of 5. To read Part 1, click here. When it comes to empathy, generally speaking, there tend to be two types of people—those who have difficulty empathizing with others, and ...

Recently, some people have told me that they’re either unhappy with themselves or are not feeling a great deal of self-compassion. Many individuals find they’re saddled with so many personal and ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Self-compassion is essentially kindness directed inward. When you are kind to yourself, you will have more to ...

Recent research has overturned the idea that self-critical behavior fosters resilience. An innovative study demonstrated that ...

In 2026, the science of happiness keeps pointing to the same truth. Research published in Stress and Health by Wiley, analyzing 113 peer-reviewed studies, confirmed that self-compassion has emerged as ...

Life’s too short to go around being a harsh judge. Sure, some of the stuff many people do is downright dumbo dumb. And I do believe there’s a place for boundaries and not agreeing with everything the ...

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 ...

One of the advantages of doing what I do for so many years is that patterns start to jump out at you. When you read as much about new studies and success hacks as I do, you notice when a particular ...

Self-leadership is the essential first step towards becoming a great leader. It’s about owning your life, being self-aware, and working to unlock your full potential. Another way to look at ...