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Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

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 ...

Self-compassion's energy extends outward, seeing your past self from today's perspective, while self-pity is backward-looking ...

Through learning these practices across the study, teens decreased in suicidal ideation from before to after taking MSC-T, ...

Some people find it easy to be kind, until they have to turn that compassion inward. Here are the signs you might be lacking in self-compassion. It’s not at all an uncommon experience to be deeply ...

On The Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do ...

Here are four signs that you may be missing out on self-compassion, and what science says about how to change that.

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Self-compassion, defined as a mindful and kind approach to one’s own suffering and shortcomings, has emerged as a promising construct in the field of mental health. Research increasingly suggests that ...

Scholar Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as "giv[ing] ourselves the same kindness and support we'd give to a good friend." Leadership is no joke. Whether you are a team leader at a small local ...

A study published in Sex Roles reveals that postpartum self-objectification negatively impacts women’s well-being, while self-compassion mediates these effects, promoting positive outcomes. The ...