This post was written by Dr. Robert M. Gordon, Usha Persaud, M.S., and Sara Schapiro, M.S. Dr. Gordon is a member of the COVID Psychology Task Force (est. by 14 divisions of the American Psychological ...

Have you ever acted kindly when you really didn’t want to? And if you forced yourself to anyway, was it merely because you thought you should? That you’d feel guilty or ashamed if you didn’t act, or ...

In today’s world, kindness is often celebrated as a virtue, and it has been engraved in our minds since we were young. Phrases like “kill them with kindness” are what parents, guardians, and even ...

Last week, we discussed how love isn't just about the easy moments — it's about expanding our circle, particularly during challenging times. But before we reach outward, we should ask: how often do we ...

Would you rather be intelligent or kind? While in medical school, Michael Stein paused at this choice in a research questionnaire. At the time, "intelligent" was the obvious answer, though his career ...

Graham Allcott has written six books, including the global bestseller How to Be a Productivity Ninja. He is the founder of Think Productive and has privately coached prominent international business ...

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Show yourself real self-kindness in less than 10 minutes with this self-compassion break guided by psychologist Kristin Neff. Show yourself real self-kindness in less than 10 minutes with this ...

Self-compassion is the ongoing practice of relating to yourself kindly and fairly. It is especially helpful during times of stress and suffering. Self-compassion is not kicking yourself when you’re ...

Why are activists, who are so passionate about their social justice work, so often burned out by those very causes? We don’t often think about activism as a form of labor, but it is. Research on the ...

It’s not always grand gestures that make a difference – helping a stranger with directions or taking the extra step to greet someone are small interactions that are good not only for our health, but a ...