It's been long understood that practicing self-compassion through self-care techniques like mindfulness can provide a sense of peace in everyday life. And now, according to a new study published in ...

Will this winter ever end? Having to spend extra time indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its new variants can make the season feel even more isolating. And, though the days are technically ...

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This great R.E.M. song, “Everybody Hurts,” reminds us that life can be full of pain and hurt. We all experience a range of ups and downs in this messy life; excitement, love, joy, frustrations, ...

Chaos was in the air. People moved quickly, with expressions of impatience and the occasional flash of anger. The workers were weary, the sea of faces was never ending and there was no holiday cheer ...

Compassion identifies our emotional response of care for those who are suffering. The word itself literally means “suffering with,” and it is through compassion that we express the desire to help ...

Holistic wellness expert Kimberly Snyder shares simple tips for learning how to practice more compassion and find harmony in relationships. As humans, we all want to be loved. Naturally, this leads us ...

While a very painful emotion, experiencing shame is very common. People often feel shame about things they have done or are doing. But, people also feel shame about how they look, things that have ...

We’ve all been here before. You’re waiting in the lobby for a job interview or preparing for an important team meeting. You felt confident earlier. But, as the clock ticks... We’ve all been here ...

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