Solo adventurer Colin O’Brady on how meditation helps him cope with loneliness and negative self-talk while on remote expeditions. Being alone for 54 days, in probably the most isolated part of the ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research – ongoing, ...

Self-compassion is a powerful tool that can help you deal with stress and improve your well-being. For beginners, the journey ...

Do you pay attention to the words you tell yourself? Many times, our self-talk is negative. We criticize our looks, our ...

Meditation is often challenging, but the practice can pay off. Source: iStock/ FatCamera Several times a week, I do planks, sit-ups, and push-ups. They are difficult. They’re not particularly ...

One simple way to establish a more consistent gratitude meditation regimen is to start a gratitude journal. Take a few ...

BRATTLEBORO — The Vermont Insight Meditation Center is hosting the online event, “Self-Compassion for Work Stress and Burnout,” with self-compassion expert Chris Germer from 1 to 2 p.m. this Saturday, ...

A greatest-hits soundtrack produced by self-criticism would sound something like this: You should have done better on that project. Why isn’t the house cleaner? You tanked the whole soccer game!

Like many other humans, I’ve felt depressed at times. But my periods of depression have had markedly different flavors: grieving a romantic relationship, “hitting the wall” during COVID, and ...