Part one of our series revealed the numerous stressors facing youth. It also explored how practicing self-compassion—giving yourself grace as you would a friend or family member in distress—can be a ...

Launched into public awareness by the psychologist Kristin Neff, the practice of self-compassion has emerged as a proven way to boost well-being and resilience amid life’s challenges. “With ...

Lee came to the first day of our self-compassion class looking a bit uncomfortable. This wasn’t particularly unusual, as many of our students were signed up by a parent—it usually isn’t the teen’s ...

Refugees who practiced self-compassion were found to experience significantly less depression and anxiety than those who did not, in a study by scientists at the University of California (UC), San ...

Repeat this line: You feel happy, calm and fulfilled. It may not be as easy as that — but acts of self-compassionate touch have been linked to improved mental health, according to a study from the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. You’ve undoubtedly heard the airplane metaphor, “When the ...

The final exam period tends to be one of the most stressful times of the year, making it one of the best times to practice self-compassion. Self-compassion is marked by how we graciously relate to ...

Life can often feel overwhelming, with daily pressures from relationships, finances, and world events piling up. Anxiety tends to make matters worse, especially when we struggle to identify exactly ...

University students, especially those in their first year, can find exam time to be one of the most stressful in their lives. For some, the days or hours leading to a big exam can bring about symptoms ...

Losing weight is extremely difficult because high-calorie, delicious food is very accessible. Despite best intentions, it’s common to wind up overeating. These setbacks can be frustrating and ...