Skeptical about self-compassion? If you value responsibility and/or need a way out of pain, then you need every tool at your disposal, meaning, yes, you need self-compassion, too.

Blame fuels shame and defensiveness, distancing us from others. Taking responsibility with self-kindness and dignity reduces reactivity, supports repair, and builds trust.

Some people instinctively manage the emotional temperature of every room they enter. They smooth conflicts, anticipate discomfort, and adjust their behaviour to keep others calm. Psychology suggests ...

Plus, what to read (and avoid reading) before you go to sleep.