Understanding Difficult Emotions Experiencing difficult emotions like anger, sadness, fear or frustration is part of being human. These emotions often...
What is the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS)? The Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) is a tool developed by psychologists to measure how compassionate...
What is Unconditional Positive Regard? Unconditional positive regard is accepting another person for who they are without judgment or criticism....
Understanding Codependency Codependency is a pattern of behavior in which a person becomes overly reliant on another person for approval,...
Embracing Kindness in Your Practice Many of us come to yoga seeking peace, community and spiritual connection. Yet sometimes the...
Understanding the Snobby Person Some people come across as snobby or elitist. This can be off-putting, but it’s important to...
I spent years trapped in the cycle of restrictive dieting and negative body image. I tried every fad diet out...
Understanding Jealousy with Compassion Feeling jealous is a common human experience that can lead to suffering. With understanding and compassion...
Learning to accept yourself is one of life’s most profound journeys. Self-acceptance means embracing the totality of your being—your strengths...
Changing Perspectives Sometimes what we view as “negative thinking” is actually just a different perspective that we haven’t fully considered....
Find Inner Peace By Living Authentically Life can often feel like a constant pressure to conform to other’s expectations. Many...
We all experience feelings of inadequacy at times. These emotions can stem from unrealistic expectations we place on ourselves, negative...
Everyone has an inner voice that critiques their actions and decisions. This voice can often be harsh and unrelenting, known...
Self-doubt and lack of confidence can hold us back from achieving our goals and living the life we truly want....
Understanding Feeling Not Good Enough Many people struggle with feeling like they are not good enough. This can stem from...
Many people struggle with the fear of being judged. This fear can leave us feeling isolated and insecure. However, with...
We all want to feel good and be happy. Yet sometimes we engage in self-sabotaging behaviors that undermine our own...
Perfectionism can have an iron grip on our lives. The constant striving for flawlessness in ourselves and others leads to...
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a form of psychological therapy that emphasizes the importance of cultivating compassion for oneself and...
Understanding Emotional Baggage We all carry emotional baggage from past experiences. This baggage represents unresolved feelings and memories that negatively...
Benefits of Self-Acceptance Self-acceptance is the key to living a peaceful, fulfilling life. When we accept ourselves unconditionally, we open...
Embrace Your Own Uniqueness and Worth Self love begins when we embrace our uniqueness and inherent worth. All too often,...
Acknowledging Grief’s Lessons Grief is a difficult yet inevitable part of life. When we lose someone or something precious, it...
We all want to make positive changes in our lives. Whether it’s starting a new exercise routine, eating healthier, reducing...