Virtues such as compassion, patience and self-control may be beneficial not only for others but also for oneself, according ...

However, the way mindfulness is taught and described today often seems to reinforce an individualistic and secular conception ...

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Compassion training activates brain regions linked to resilience and well-being, contrasting with empathy's association with negative feelings. Compassion involves proactive action to alleviate ...

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Thanksgiving week often brings a mix of joy and chaos. Between work deadlines, holiday preparations, and family commitments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Balancing productivity with personal ...

If employees are feeling overworked and stressed and anxious, what is the solution? Many discussions about burnout inevitably turn to ideas like mindfulness and self-compassion: skills that can be ...

Most people, I assume, do not get through life without getting hurt by others. We also may intentionally or unintentionally harm ourselves and other people. The harm done to us leaves us having to ...

Let me start with this: I love post-acute care. Not in a polite, work-appropriate, “I love what I do” kind of way — but in a passionate, deeply invested, roll-up-my-sleeves-because-compassion-matters ...

I have mixed feelings about New Year’s resolutions. On the one hand, I am all for setting goals and going after what you want in life. On the other hand, I see a problem with the way many people view ...

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