Why Is Self-Compassion So Hard for Some People?
There's a different way to practice self-compassion if the typical reflective exercises don't work so well for you.
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How to Learn From Your Failures
Research suggests that we need to overcome some emotional and cognitive barriers if we’re to learn from our defeats—but it can be done.
How Regrets Can Help You Make Better Decisions
A new book explains what makes people prone to regret and how it affects our lives, for better and worse.
Right and Left Might Be Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence
A new study analyzed conservative and liberal Twitter reactions to U.S. gun violence—and found some convergence.
How Tears Help Us Overcome Barriers to Empathy
A new study reveals how tears shed by members of socially disadvantaged groups can elicit empathy and support.
What Is at the Root of Suffering in Health Care Providers?
What is moral injury, and is it always the reason for burnout in health care?
What to Do When You Never Feel Good Enough
Are you stuck in constant self-judgment? In a new book, a clinical psychologist suggests a better way to feel good about yourself.
How Your Life Is Shaped by the Emotions You Want to Feel
We all have emotional goals that are influenced by our culture. Understanding and adjusting them could help our health and well-being.