Karma yoga increases compassion and decreases self-obsession ... We become less reactive and more receptive when we transition from self-criticism to self-understanding. We start to act wisely ...

I’ve heard it from music performers of all kinds, from highly trained classical musicians to the regular singers at my small town bar’s karaoke night: “I’m my own worst critic,” they ...

Self-compassion beats self-criticism any day, and in every way. But I had to share the latest set of studies showing how important self-compassion is for motivating change. The research was led by ...

Here are some ways you can practice self-compassion at work and avoid the pitfalls of self-criticism. 1. Find physical soothing techniques that work for you. So many of us suffer throughout our ...

By providing a consistent feeling of self-worth, self-compassion creates a foundation on which to see ourselves clearly, cope with negative emotions in healthy ways, and reduce self-criticism. Read ...

Maybe you’re thinking that you need self-criticism to motivate yourself to improve. Maybe you’re worried that self-compassion would breed self-indulgence, leading you to let yourself off the ...

Among the skills we commonly think of as prerequisites for the C-suite, great leadership, decision-making and communication skills all typically feature high on the list. But compassion?

Well, here’s the secret sauce. Self-criticism and loathing build barriers to job motivation and career advancement, while self-compassion is an essential tool to excel in your career.