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Compassion

Articles about compassion and self-compassion providing you with the latest insights coming out of the research into compassion.

Why is Forgiveness Important?

In this article, we take a look at the value of forgiveness and its relationship with healing. We also explore why it is important to [...]

Benefits of forgiveness

What is Forgiveness? (+9 Science-Based Benefits)

If forgiveness is divine, does one need to be a saint? Forgiveness is the stuff of everyday heroes, the ultimate measure of internal peace. It [...]

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20 Reasons Why Compassion Is So Important in Psychology

Compassion is as vital to life as the air we breathe. For in the absence of compassion, how many benevolent, selfless and heroic deeds would [...]

My Self-Compassion Journal|Choose You

15 Most Interesting Self-Compassion Research Findings

In order to understand self-compassion, you have to first understand the concept of compassion. Compassion is the ability we all have to show empathy, love, [...]

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How to Practice Self-Compassion: 8 Techniques and Tips

Have you ever lost your temper at…yourself? Blamed and then beat yourself up a little inside for doing something you regret? Maybe you’ve been harsh [...]

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What is Mindful Self-Compassion? (Incl. Exercises + PDF)

When we talk about mindfulness, there are a number of thoughts that come to mind. We know it’s about building our own sense of self-awareness, [...]

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The Self-Compassion Scale and Test (Incl. PDF)

Whether we like it or not, life is full of ups and downs. The human experience is often peppered with uncomfortable or unpleasant experiences and [...]

Kindness

What is Kindness in Psychology? (Incl. Activities + Quotes)

How have you shown kindness to someone today? How has someone else been kind to you? With the increased acknowledgment that bullying behavior is a [...]

Compassion for Kids: 21+ Teaching Activities & Examples

If you claimed that there is an epidemic of bullying in our society, your claim would be affirmed by the drastic number of accounts of [...]

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12 Best Compassion Training Exercises & Activities

In this article, you will learn about cultivating compassion through training and how compassion can be measured. We’ll also discuss some of the ways you [...]

3 Self-Compassion Tools (PDF)