This post was written by Dr. Robert M. Gordon, Usha Persaud, M.S., and Sara Schapiro, M.S. Dr. Gordon is a member of the COVID Psychology Task Force (est. by 14 divisions of the American Psychological ...

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Lady Gaga's quote encourages a five-minute morning practice of self-compassion, challenging the common tendency towards ...