It turns out, I don’t like myself very much--and I’m not just saying that. I recently confirmed what I long believed to be true by taking The Self-Compassion Test. The online quiz, created by Kristin ...

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Dr. Maidenberg recommends children repeat their mantra one to three times per day as a gentle routine, plus anytime they feel ...

Refugees who practiced self-compassion were found to experience significantly less depression and anxiety than those who did not, in a study by scientists at the University of California (UC), San ...

Year-end goal-setting doesn’t require more pressure. Learn how compassion helps you reflect clearly, set aligned goals, and ...

Joelle K. Jay, Ph.D., is an award-winning executive coach, LRI Director and author: The Inner Edge: The 10 Practices of Personal Leadership. Being a leader is hard work. You are the one who chooses ...

It’s no secret that educators and school leaders endure a lot of stress, from managing classroom and school communities to monitoring staff and student morale. When that stress mounts, negative ...