Reflective journaling also enables you to set goals that are aligned with self-compassion. By reflecting on what you want to ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – We’ve all heard the phrase “self-care” before, but what does it really mean? At its core, self-care is about taking intentional actions to prioritize our physical, mental, and ...

Here’s why writing a compassionate letter to your past self benefits your mental health. “Rosy retrospection” refers to the tendency to recall past events more positively than you may have experienced ...

At one of my very first Scholastic Book Fairs, I begged and pleaded with my mother to get the "Dear America" package. It was one of my favorite book series growing up, and it even came with a ...

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 ...

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...

This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need. —Kristin Neff Self-compassion is based on faith in one's ...

How can we effectively bring about a more just world? Although it may not be obvious at first glance, self-compassion plays a key role in the quest to end sexism, racism, heterosexism, and other forms ...