April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Today we focus on how to […]
April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Today, we explore some great ideas […]
March is National Optimism Month! Today, we focus on the concept of positive visualization, and how we can tap into its power to achieve amazing outcomes we may have never imagined possible. The potential for our dreams to be fulfilled is incredible, if we apply a few, practical techniques. So, what are we waiting for? […]
There are many articles about self-care, but fewer about self-compassion, which is much more important. Learn more about how to practice self-compassion, today.
February is Annual Boost Self-Esteem Month. To observe it, Kindness-Compassion-and-Coaching.com is publishing a series of posts about the many aspects of this intriguing subject. Today’s post focuses on the pillars of self-esteem that are believed to factor into our own sense of worthiness. As we discussed in our previous post, self-esteem is the foundation upon […]
Indulging in what we refer to as “guilty pleasures” is often accompanied by feelings of shame and remorse. We’re conditioned to believe that such indulgences are inherently wrong or frivolous. It’s time to challenge this notion and enjoy our guilty pleasures without guilt. And just focus on the pleasure. Occasional “guilty pleasures” are necessary, and […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The condition is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can significantly impact daily life. ADHD can impact both children and adults. Today, we will cover symptoms, how to confirm an ADHD diagnosis, as well as recommended […]
We’re all naturally inclined to develop habits. And we can tap into this natural tendency to help us to be kind to ourselves. Since we need to be kind to ourselves to be genuinely kind to others, this is pretty important to take advantage of. Here’s how to use habits to overcome negative self-talk today. […]
Depression. It is almost becoming an epidemic. More and more people are depressed. It’s difficult to know exactly how many. Because many who are depressed don’t seek treatment and some who seek treatment are not depressed. Regardless, there’s little doubt: the frequency of depression is on the rise. The good news? Recent research has confirmed […]
Some researchers believe that our overall happiness level reflects the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with. If they are right, there are some clear steps we can easily take to improve our state of mind. We must begin to pay more attention to who we engage with most often. True, […]
For a while now, I’ve had a hard time doing anything that I consider “optional”. At first, I was proud of myself for letting some things slide. Not too long ago, I would’ve been tearing around like a maniac until I had checked off everything on my to-do list. I’d been working too hard for too […]
Winter is a difficult time for many people. Seasonal changes can have a huge impact on our mental health and wellness in the colder months. It’s important to take extra steps to look after our health and well-being. Making good decisions about winter self-care can really help us to enjoy a more comfortable season. Winter […]
Self-care practices can be especially effective when we consider the season and embrace the natural vibes for that time of year. Autumn is a “cozy” time of year, and although stepping out of our comfort zone is healthy from time to time, fall self-care practices emphasize tapping into the comforts of familiarity. Fall Self-Care is […]
Self-compassion is the term used for being compassionate to ourselves. When we practice self-compassion, we extend the same tolerance and kindness to ourselves as we do to others. For example, we withhold judgment and criticism of ourselves when we make a mistake or notice something about ourselves we don’t like. We treat ourselves with the […]
We’re all naturally inclined to develop habits. And we can use this tendency to help us be kind to ourselves. Since we need to learn to be kind to ourselves to be genuinely kind to others, this is an important opportunity to take advantage of. So, let’s get right into it. Here’s how to use […]
If we put other's needs before our own for too long, it can become challenging to remember what we enjoy doing. Here's how to snap out of this unhealthy pattern and remember how to be happy.
We hear it all the time: we should be kind to ourselves. It’s possible we’ve accepted that, and even that we truly understand the difference between self-compassion and self-care, too. But even with all that knowledge, we may struggle to know how to actually practice self-compassion. Taking a few minutes to learn more about why […]
