Self-compassion is a state of mind in which we treat ourselves kindly and non-judgmentally and offer ourselves soothing words and gestures. A number of research studies have linked self-compassion to ...

The positive effects of self-compassion have been extensively researched. In brief: It promotes self-understanding, enhances perspective-taking, reduces rumination, increases cognitive flexibility, ...

Do you perseverate over personal setbacks, failures, or whatever makes you feel inadequate? Do you berate yourself for feeling upset about what’s wrong in your life, with other people, or the world, ...