When you make a mistake, do you accept it as a learning point without self-criticism or beating yourself up? And when others make mistakes or don’t succeed, how do you speak to them? Most of the time, ...

The positive effects of self-compassion have been extensively researched. In brief: It promotes self-understanding, enhances perspective-taking, reduces rumination, increases cognitive flexibility, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

It’s late in the afternoon when the knock comes on the office door. A parent has arrived, visibly upset about a decision made earlier in the day. As you speak with them, their voice tightens. Your own ...

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 ...

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 ...

As an executive coach focused on leadership strategy and emotional intelligence, I've witnessed a consistent pattern: The very traits that propel high-potential male leaders up the corporate ladder ...

Why bypassing emotions like empathy is not great for your emotional growth and can lead to burnout, and what you can do instead. Why you should stop relying on self-discipline and do this instead ...