It's easy to reduce a workout or other to-do to just that: a to-do that you need to check off so that you can say you got it ...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...

To stand out in today's job market, it's crucial to go "one step beyond" other candidates by polishing your personal narrative and preparing for tricky interview questions. Candidates who are able to ...

Executive coaching is incredibly valuable to leaders, but it can be hard to access at the moment they need it the most. Take a client of mine, “Simon,” a capable and newly promoted executive in a ...

It’s a typical scenario. You’re faced with a lingering problem, like an argument with a friend, a looming deadline, or a difficult decision. You think you should try to tackle it, but all you really ...

Photo courtesy of r. nial bradshaw via Flickr. Well, we have been on a bit of a journey for the past month as we considered the finer points of brainwashing and cultism. Originally, I set out to write ...

Photo courtesy of the Jonestown Institute. Last week, in Part Two of this column, we explored common features of cults and brainwashing. But cult members usually live in remote compounds, right? They ...

Everywhere from childhood classrooms to corporate boardrooms, we hear: "Just be yourself." Authenticity is the key to connection, career success, and a meaningful life, they say. In an age of AI ...

Flinders University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. If you’re feeling like the news is particularly bad at the moment, you’re not alone. But many of us can’t look away – and don’t ...

Jessica Gibson is a content update editor and writer for Investopedia. She has over 10 years of experience in digital publishing and three years of experience covering financial topics like insurance, ...

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...