When I was a new mother, I had a really hard time peeling myself away to go to a yoga class or a short run. I felt selfish for exercising, and guilty for finding a moment’s peace in shavasana. But ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

"Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty." —Albert Einstein OK, Boomer Rates of anxiety and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of negative thinking you can't seem to kick? It's easy to fall into these thoughts, especially when you're feeling stressed or sleep deprived. In honor of Mental ...