Practical steps for building a happier life by improving the way we relate to ourselves and others are at the heart of a UC ...

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Life’s too short to go around being a harsh judge. Sure, some of the stuff many people do is downright dumbo dumb. And I do believe there’s a place for boundaries and not agreeing with everything the ...

Self-love is more than just a feel-good concept—it’s a scientifically-backed pillar of mental well-being. At its core, self-love is the practice of treating yourself with kindness, compassion, and ...

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 ...

Using compassionate mind training as a well-being intervention for school pupils could successfully support child mental health, according to new research by the University of Derby. Researchers at ...

Human beings often explain their decisions by saying, “My heart wanted this,” or, “My mind told me otherwise.” It is one of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

According to McKinsey’s “The State of Organizations: 2023,” one of the top 10 shifts impacting organizations today is the rise of leadership that is self-aware and inspiring. In a survey of over 2,500 ...