Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...

There’s a moment – and maybe you’ve had it recently – when you catch a glimpse of yourself. Not in a mirror, exactly. More like in the middle of a conversation, or a quiet Tuesday afternoon, or while ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. We all have thoughts and feelings about how our bodies ...

Take a few minutes and make a list of what’s not working or is missing in your life. Look at the items on your list and ask yourself: What’s preventing me from getting what I want in any of these ...

Have you ever said something to yourself like “I can’t do anything right” or “Why would anyone want to hang out with me?” If so, you’re not alone. We all have times in our lives when our self-esteem ...

When an emotion arises, how do you usually respond? For many, suppression and analysis are the default, but truly processing emotions is key to healing and stronger connections. Most of us were never ...

Have you ever had a strong emotional reaction and then judged yourself for it? Told yourself that you shouldn't have gotten so angry, or that you should have had better coping skills? It is a common ...

It was one of those days when I signed up for a yoga class but wasn’t feeling like myself with a low-grade headache. My sister and I typically attend the same yoga classes, so when I checked in with ...