I had an interesting conversation with a client recently in session. We were discussing creating new habits around movement. He raised the topic of self-discipline and how that comes into play when ...

Although Kristin Neff has been instrumental in bringing self-compassion into modern psychological discourse, the roots of this concept run deep in Eastern traditions. Spiritual leaders and ...

What does it mean to be self-compassionate? It refers to being able to be emotionally connected to yourself, to give yourself support and care, to step back and hold a wider outlook, and to extend an ...

Ever since I was introduced to mindfulness, I have contemplated the image of the monk spending his days meditating in a cave deep in the foothills of the Himalayas. It seems like enlightenment might ...

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...