Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. If you’re like most people, you might think self-compassion ...

Self-­compassion is based on the understanding that all human beings, including you, experience suffering and that all human beings, including you, deserve kindness.

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...

In 2023, a study of 4,000 American adults found that while over a third of Gen Z respondents rated their mental health positively, they also had lower personal confidence and self-esteem than all ...

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of persuading a loved one to change their behavior. “Positive narratives of tough love ...