Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. If an expert said you were doing something that’s stalling ...

Opinion: Self-compassion and freedom from the inner critic aren’t wellness concepts; they are risk-management and bottom-line ...

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 ...

It’s time to counter all that negative self-talk.

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 ...

This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself in this moment. May I give myself the compassion I need. —Kristin Neff Self-compassion is based on faith in one's ...

With the help of animal characters, educators can help children navigate big feelings with mindfulness and self-compassion.

Making the connection between the fact that you were either abused (verbally, emotionally, physically or sexually) or ...

When was the last time you stopped picking apart a project you’ve completed, and simply congratulated yourself for a job well done? Or, better yet, accepted a mistake you made without spending hours ...

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 closer, you begin to doubt ...