Self-compassion is thought of as giving yourself the same compassion you'd give others. That means that self-compassion involves comforting and taking care of yourself. Joy Johnson, LCSW, author of ...

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, ...

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 ...

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“Self-compassion isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being perfectly human.” That’s how Kristin Neff, PhD, puts it, and if anyone knows about the power (and pitfalls) of self-kindness, it’s her. But ...

If someone falls in front of you, your first instinct is probably to ask if they’re OK and help them up. But what if you’d heard them make a nasty comment? Or knew they voted differently than you?