Will this winter ever end? Having to spend extra time indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its new variants can make the season feel even more isolating. And, though the days are technically ...

It's been long understood that practicing self-compassion through self-care techniques like mindfulness can provide a sense of peace in everyday life. And now, according to a new study published in ...

It turns out, I don’t like myself very much--and I’m not just saying that. I recently confirmed what I long believed to be true by taking The Self-Compassion Test. The online quiz, created by Kristin ...

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 ...

When you’re a high achiever or a perfectionist, you’re often harder on yourself than you are on others. Discipline can be a good way for getting things done and for achieving goals, but it’s also ...

In my last column, I shared a story about my own shortcomings with compassion and asked you to reflect with me. At first, only a few of you responded, fewer than usual. It left me wondering if I might ...

With the world in such a state of flux and division, how can we develop connection and compassion within ourselves and with others? Compassion is an action to relieve suffering through the most ...

This year has been a year like no other. A global pandemic, racial injustices, and political uncertainty have created a perfect storm of upheaval and uncertainty. Many people have been feeling an ...

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 ...

Simon Fox is executive director of Adventures in Caring, an organization that mobilizes volunteers to visit the sick and lonely in hospitals and nursing homes. He spoke with BuildingChurchLeaders.com ...