We tend to be harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. And sometimes, we beat ourselves up for even the tiniest mistakes (guilty!). But whether you've made huge mistakes or tiny ones, ...

Remember, you don't forgive someone for his or her sake—you forgive them for your sake. (On a side note, I just read that as "sake," the drink. I think that means it's time for me to get some sushi.) ...

“True confession consists of telling our deed in such a way that our soul is changed in the telling it.” —Maude Petre We hear a lot about the importance of forgiving those who have harmed us, but what ...

For nearly two decades, I have wrestled with these feelings. I regret not moving back home permanently to be with my mother after my father passed away. Living 200 miles away, I tried to carry on with ...

Guilt is a heavy emotion. It can weigh on the heart long after a mistake is made, replaying in loops, haunting our self-worth, and distorting our view of the present. Whether it’s something we said, ...

Welcome to Money Rx, SELF’s monthly financial checkup that goes beyond the numbers. Each month, financial educator Tiffany Aliche—a.k.a. The Budgetnista—explores the emotional side of money, diagnoses ...