We live in an aggressively health-obsessed world. A world that is pretty unkind. We are made to feel miserable by the scary messages about our
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Kind Summer. Kind You. – By Elena Verigo
In winter, you don’t always feel loved by the weather. The wind is biting your cheeks and nose. The rain is slapping you across the
Hitting Back Bullies – By David Coleman (Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist David Coleman caused controversy when he said on air that children should hit back in the playground. Here, he explains his logic What would
What To Do If Your Partner’s Snoring Is Causing Issues in Your Marriage – By Lucy Martial
Marriage is tough work, there’s no beating around the bush. Making a lifetime commitment to one person is a beautiful but challenging endeavor, and it
The Production of Monsters – by Francesca Milliken
In 1977, my grandparents took me and my sisters to the top of the Empire State Building. I can remember being annoyed by all the
8 Ways to Recover After a Suicide Attempt – By Steve Austin
Since I’ve begun sharing how I went from a pastor to a psych ward, people often ask about my recovery. Everyone wants to know, is
The Freeze Response: How a Warrior Handles the Trauma of Sexual Assault – By Amy Oestreicher
When I speak at colleges about my own story of sexual abuse, I never forget how difficult it was for me to even speak the
The Beauty of Mindfulness – by Milan Bakrania
When was the last time you gave your brain a rest? Can you remember a time when you were not regretting the past or worrying
Kindness and Compassion to All Beyond Christmas? Show Some Goodwill to Yourself First – By Vidyamala Burch
At the beginning of December we had ‘Giving Tuesday’ — an attempt to create a sense of genuine giving as we hurtle towards Christmas —
No Alcohol, No Coffee for 15 Months. This is What Happened – By Tobias van Schneider
“Alcohol gives you infinite patience for stupidity.” – Sammy Davis, Jr. Exactly today I haven’t had a single drop of alcohol or coffee in 15
People React to Being Called Beautiful (Video)
How would you react to being called beautiful? Shea Glover, 18, from Chicago, captured the reactions of friends, fellow students and faculty as they were
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The Parallel Universe – By Elizabeth Riley
My husband died a year ago today. I will not refer to it as an anniversary. To me, Anniversaries are happy occasions and to remember
This is the Summer of Your Life – By Frances Trussell
On childhood summer evenings I’d sit by the breeze of my open bedroom window listening to the symphony of the season. The laughter of those
“She Put on a lot of Weight” – By Kathy Sebright
I ran into someone I hadn’t seen in a couple of years on the fourth of July. It was hot and humid here. My sweaty
A Simple, Powerful Self-Compassion Method – by Leo Babauta
When we’re frustrated with others, or feeling bad about ourselves … we often turn toward habits that comfort us: distractions food shopping smoking drugs/alcohol These
Maybe We Just Need to Be Better – by Karen Pearce
We have been dealing with a scary medical emergency in our family this week. My father-in-law had a subdural hematoma that led to a trip
Reflecting and Refining: Mindfulness and Love – by Christian T. Golden
When time and weather permits, I enjoy walking various trails along the Hudson River in upstate New York. Once I’ve found a particularly beautiful, secluded
I Want to Show What Depression Looks Like So No One Else Suffers in Silence – by Faris Khalifa
I’m often asked about how I feel since I came out about my mental illness to the world and the answer is always the same:
My Godmother Inspires Self-Love And Compassion – by Elizabeth Wellington
Linda, my godmother, has been a constant source of inspiration for me since my high school years. Through her grace and compassion, she showed me
Get Positive: Sorting Your Junk – by Ronovan Writes
People comment often wondering how I stay positive, how I keep doing all I do in the face of what I live with. How can
The Girl Who Saw Through the Illusions – by Leo Babauta
The girl was at work when one of her coworkers said something demeaning about her work, and she immediately got upset, felt defensive, and thought
5 Ways to Practice Self-Care and Self-Kindness in 15-Minutes a Day – by Andy Hayes
When it comes to self care and self-kindness, many of us find the options are few and far between if we don’t have a few
Being Mindful and Kind to Others, While Being Assertive – by Annie Mimi Hall
Is it unkind to be assertive? There is a difference between being assertive and being aggressive. We all have needs to be met. There is
