Many of my clients are new mothers and just as many are pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion and sanity when they don’t need to be. They set high standards for themselves in parenthood, the ...

Summary: This clip explores the ingrained culture in medicine that encourages self-criticism, with many physicians feeling that they must be hard on themselves to succeed. Dr Fainstad challenges this ...

Letitia* has two young children, a spouse, and a full-time job. A friend told her she needed to find a way to take some time for herself. “I laughed,” Letitia said. “I barely have time to go to the ...

Self-compassion isn’t about lowering your standards or making excuses—it’s about treating yourself with the same kindness you’d offer a friend. Research shows it can reduce anxiety, depression, and ...

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...

To be truly compassionate toward others, do we first have to be compassionate toward ourselves? Some researchers have suggested that these two types of compassion are linked, although this might not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...