Why do so many of us struggle to show kindness to ourselves, even though we’re quick to extend it to others? The answer typically lies in our upbringing, culture, and beliefs—many of which have ...

Many of us when approaching a new habit or setting goals for ourselves tend to lean mostly into discipline and willpower.

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 ...

Why are activists, who are so passionate about their social justice work, so often burned out by those very causes? We don’t often think about activism as a form of labor, but it is. Research on the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. This article is more than 2 years old. The science of ...

Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Parents desire their teens to achieve autonomy. Autonomy is the ability for someone to make decisions on their own without being told what to do. Parents want their teens to grow up to make decisions ...