People who practice self-compassion and mindfulness are less susceptible to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Why is this? Scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, have studied the ...

I’ve found that there are no secret solutions, but everything is better when I remember to be mindful and compassionate to myself. I mean, sometimes it feels soul crushing to try and try and it feels ...

A meta-analysis of 147 randomized controlled trials finds that digital third-wave therapies such as mindfulness, acceptance, ...

This is Junya Ogino.This past week, many regions were hit by heavy rain damage.I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more effective at boosting people's capacity for self-kindness and mindfulness, finds a ...

Starting in November, two classes that use the body as an entry point will begin (BW-P and MBCY). When people hear the word ...

A randomized controlled trial in Guangzhou found that an eight-week compassion training program delivered through WeChat produced promising exploratory improvements in self-compassion, mindfulness, ...

Mindful self-compassion teaches participants to treat themselves as they would a friend. Sometimes that means cutting oneself slack. Sometimes it means telling oneself to get moving. When things are ...

There’s an old story about a sage who lived in a lofty mountain hermitage. It was attached to a cave where he often meditated, but his followers and benefactors had also built him a lovely little ...

With the new year comes new year’s resolutions. Many of us might be making those familiar promises to be healthier, go on that trip we’ve always wanted to take or learn a new language. But if you’re ...