Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be frustrating and ...

A new study found that those who have more compassion for themselves when facing a setback actually had higher success in self-control. Can’t fight the craving? Don’t beat yourself up instead. Losing ...

Self-compassion's energy extends outward, seeing your past self from today's perspective, while self-pity is backward-looking ...

In my last column, I shared a story about my own shortcomings with compassion and asked you to reflect with me. At first, only a few of you responded, fewer than usual. It left me wondering if I might ...

With the world in such a state of flux and division, how can we develop connection and compassion within ourselves and with others? Compassion is an action to relieve suffering through the most ...

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Compassion is an active response to suffering, moving beyond empathy to offer genuine help and reduce harm. It's a strength, ...