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Compassion

Articles about compassion and self-compassion providing you with the latest insights coming out of the research into compassion.

compassion through training

12 Best Compassion Training Exercises & Activities

In this article, you will learn about cultivating compassion through training and how compassion can be measured. We’ll also discuss some of the ways you [...]

compassionate leadership

How to Foster Compassion at Work Through Compassionate Leadership

Compassion comes from a Latin word which means ‘co-suffering.’ Practicing and expressing compassion have always secured a firm place in almost all religious practices. Dalai [...]

Can Random Acts of Kindness Increase Well-Being? (Incl. 22 Ideas)

The phrase “random acts of kindness” (RAK) is relatively well known and has been shared all over the world. When you consider the times when [...]

What is Self-Compassion and What is Self-Love?

You’ve probably heard about the importance of loving yourself, forgiving yourself, and treating yourself with compassion. But is it really that vital? Can’t you get [...]

Why Shame and Guilt Are Functional For Mental Health

Shame and guilt are two self-conscious emotions that everyone will feel several times throughout their lives. These are generally negative emotions that make people feel [...]

9 Powerful Self-Compassion Exercises & Worksheets (+ PDF)

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” Dalai Lama We know about the importance of love and compassion for others. [...]

16 Compassion Focused Therapy Training Exercises and Worksheets

Compassion gets a lot of attention in positive psychology, and for good reason – it’s a major concern of many religious and philosophical leaders, including [...]

5 Steps to Develop Self-Compassion & Overcome Your Inner Critic

If you were to go on a journey with someone for several decades, how important would the relationship between the two of you be? Wouldn’t [...]

3 Self-Compassion Tools (PDF)