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, ...

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, ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Feeling burned out? Join Dr. Kristen Neff as she guides us through a calming practice to bring kindness and support to ourselves during tough times. Dr ...

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. A devoted meditator, Eli ...

In a recent study published in Health Care for Women International, researchers explore the impact of transcendental meditation (TM), a technique using a mantra for deep relaxation and heightened ...

Self-­compassion is based on the understanding that all human beings, including you, experience suffering and that all human beings, including you, deserve kindness.

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

People who treat others with compassion often feel more at ease themselves. This is the key finding of a new study by ...

As AI accelerates and economic uncertainty grows, many workers are feeling overwhelmed. Meditation, says mindful self-compassion teacher Scheherzade Rana, offers a powerful way to reset ...

Have you ever wondered why staying motivated feels so much harder for you than it seems to for others? If you’re a woman with ...