When I was a new mother, I had a really hard time peeling myself away to go to a yoga class or a short run. I felt selfish for exercising, and guilty for finding a moment’s peace in shavasana. But ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

Heather Burkett-Ocasio is the creator and host of the #GoLoveYourself Brunch, a luxury empowerment event designed to celebrate women through connection, inspiration, and joy. She joined us today along ...

"Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty." —Albert Einstein OK, Boomer Rates of anxiety and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. Sometimes it's easy to ...

The final exam period tends to be one of the most stressful times of the year, making it one of the best times to practice self-compassion. Self-compassion is marked by how we graciously relate to ...

A new study shows that short self-affirmations (simple reflections on personal values) can boost happiness and reduce stress.

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 ...

Sometimes it's easy to get caught in a rut of negative thinking. You're most vulnerable to this type of thinking during periods of stress or sleep deprivation. But there's a way to fight the negative ...