Stop Being Self-Critical and Start Being Self-Compassionate As human beings, we all fail at some point, but what differs is how hard we are on ourselves when expectations are not met. Most people end up making resolutions that are grounded in self-criticism, which is counter-productive as it results in demoralization. Excessive or thoughtless self-criticism can […]
Self Help
What Are the Benefits of Self Compassion?
What Are the Benefits of Self Compassion? In our motivated endeavors to improve our lives, we often disregard our wellbeing under the pretext that the cost of success entails making personal sacrifices. The reality is, however, that persistently sustaining a competitive edge at the expense of self-care can limit our performance, and also our health, […]
What Is Self Compassion Compared to Self Esteem?
What Is Self Compassion Compared to Self Esteem? When it comes to developing ourselves and achieving total wellness, self-compassion and self-esteem are both necessary. According to psychologists, however, a person should invest more of their energy in practicing self-compassion rather than escalating their self-esteem. This is because focusing too much on your self-esteem could contribute […]
Stress Self Help
Stress Self Help The world today is far different than it was 50 or even 20 years ago. The current economic situation, the lack of job security and a growing violence in our streets makes day to day living more stressful for the average person than it ever has been at any other time in […]
Spiritual Self Help
Spiritual Self Help Human beings are spiritual creatures. Just like your body needs to have proper nutrition and exercise to maintain your physical health so too does the spirit need to be fed and cared for in order to maintain proper spiritual health. However, in today’s society with so many concerns and busy life styles […]
Some Methods of Self Help for Depression
Some Methods of Self Help for Depression With all the different ways to deal with depression that simply don’t work, it is no wonder why many people suffering from this illness look to self help for depression. There are many prescribed drugs of course, but many of these simply don’t work for some people, and […]