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For many women, self-compassion sounds like lowering your standards. If you’re kinder to yourself, won’t you become complacent? It’s a common fear. But the research says otherwise. Here are two …

When we think about self-abandonment, we often imagine something dramatic. But more often than not, self-abandonment happens in small, ordinary moments. It’s choosing everyone else’s comfort before your own. Ignoring …

Body Surveillance, Body Acceptance, and Learning to Be Kinder to Yourself   Have you ever stood in front of your closet and suddenly felt like nothing looked good? You try …

If you’re a high-achieving woman, chances are you’re used to setting goals, creating plans, and working hard toward the things that matter to you. You know how to be productive. …

Understanding Graduation Grief Graduation is supposed to be a happy milestone. Whether you’re finishing high school, college, graduate school, or another major chapter, graduation is often framed as a time …

Have you ever found yourself mentally rehearsing every possible outcome before making a decision? Running through worst-case scenarios before a job interview? Researching every possible complication before booking a trip? …

As summer arrives in New York City, many of us look forward to longer days, rooftop dinners, beach weekends, and a more relaxed pace. But alongside the excitement, summer can …

Imagine biting into the perfect potato chip. What’s the first thing you think of? “Yum. Now I want another,” probably. But that nutrient-deficient potato chip probably isn’t as satisfying as …

Changes in your diet, morning rituals and the Danish approach to creating a warm atmosphere can help combat the winter blues, say doctors and therapists. For people dreading the approach …

It’s normal to have fears and doubts in your relationship, but Tennesha Wood, dating coach, matchmaker, and founder of The Broom List, shares that for some individuals, these worries can become …

Despair in the winter months can point to a serious condition. Experts recommend light boxes, earlier wake-up times and therapy. Seeing friends was normally the highlight of Kendra Sands’ week. …

Finding a good therapist can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack – next to impossible. The truth? It is possible. It just might be more arduous than …

While some people have a strong sense of who they are, others may be left feeling that they don’t really understand their true selves. Feeling unsure of yourself can sometimes …

The new normal is coming just in time for a safe and social redo of last year’s isolated summer. With it, the answer to that question is going from a …

The relationship between resilience and mental health Having solid mental health doesn’t mean that you never go through bad times or experience emotional problems. We all go through disappointments, loss, …

Whether you can’t get motivated to clean your house or you just aren’t feeling motivated to lose weight, a lack of motivation can be the biggest obstacle to reaching your …

For as much freedom as living by yourself can provide, it can also make you feel lonely at times. “One can experience a range of feelings while living alone, depending on …

Emotions can play an important role in how we think and behave. The emotions we feel each day can compel us to take action and influence the decisions we make …

The self-esteem movement has swept through Western culture over the past 50 years, with parents and teachers alike doubling down on the idea that improving children’s self-confidence will lead to …

We all have an inner critic. At times this little voice can actually be helpful and keep us motivated toward goals—like when it reminds us that what we’re about to …

People who have greater levels of self-compassion tend to be more motivated, less lazy, and more successful over time. But just as important, they like themselves, even when they fall …

Although we’ve come a long way throughout history by gaining the right to work and vote, there is still an obvious gender bias that lingers within the workplace – whether …

Let’s face it: Valentine’s Day can be a tough day for single people. Whether you’re yearning for a romantic partner or happy to be spending the day solo, licensed therapist …

Be yourself, but slightly more expressive. It is important that clients feel your presence as if you were in the room together. You want to engage in ways that let …

Getting angry? Try a practice called self-distancing to help resolve conflict. Your heart races. Your blood pressure soars. You can feel the adrenaline pumping. Are you being attacked by a …

You used to go on girls’ trips to Iceland. Now you have a baby. How to keep your old friendships going when your life changes. It wasn’t that my friend …

Can I make it through August in New York City? Each year like clockwork, my therapist leaves the city for three weeks and unlike clockwork, my life becomes that bit …

If I say “casual relationships,” what comes to your mind? Maybe a one-night stand, or friends with benefits? How about casual dating? Are these relationship types the same, or are …

Have you ever found yourself dwelling on an insult or fixating on your mistakes? Criticisms often have a greater impact than compliments and bad news frequently draws more attention than …

Passion can be a gift or a curse. Passion can be an energizing, fulfilling force, the stuff upon which businesses are built, works of art are created and Olympic medals …

Our underlying beliefs about emotions, whether or not we’re aware of the, can affect our happiness in life. Emotions can be mystifying at times. After all, who hasn’t been waylaid …

Crying is a natural human response to joy, stress or sadness. But what if you don’t want to let the tears fall? Crying is entirely normal and healthy, but many …

What exactly is flow? Imagine for a moment that you are running a race. Your attention is focused on the movements of your body, the power of your muscles, the …

Small amounts of exercise could have an outsize effect on happiness. According to a new review of research about good moods and physical activity, people who work out even once …

A new book explains the psychology of time and how to harness it for greater well-being. Are you a morning person or a night owl? You probably instinctively know this …

Our culture has changed immensely as a result of the smartphone. We can get reassurance for every doubt just by texting our friends. We can feel approval by getting “likes” …

‘‘Keep your limbs away from your body,’’ says Deborah H Gruenfeld, a social psychologist who teaches at Stanford University. Some research shows that people posed in expansive postures feel more …

Every Wednesday, after my husband left for work, Everest and I headed out for a movie date. “Wild” was a favorite, as were “If I Stay” and “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” …