Many people with whom I talk tell me that self-forgiveness is vital to them. In other words, they have breeched their own moral standard, have offended themselves, and now they need to move forward ...

The ability to forgive oneself for mistakes, large and small, is critical to psychological well-being. Difficulties with self-forgiveness are linked with suicide attempts, eating disorders, and ...

Forgiving yourself can be a sign of moral growth − but only if you put in the work. Stephanie Verhart/E+ via Getty Images As the Jewish High Holidays approach, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and ...

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, ...

Through breath, compassion, and kind words to yourself, this guided meditation helps you forgive yourself, let go, and move forward with love. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Through ...

Whenever I enter into a new school year, I always try to start the school year off “right.” Personally, this means setting goals for myself, which include avoiding procrastinating, staying active, ...

Years ago at a forgiveness class for Stanford Continuing Studies, one of us met a man who once had a wife and two children and a good job. But he threw it all away because of a gambling addiction that ...

Forgiving others isn’t always easy. When someone hurts you, it can require major strength (and maturity) to take a deep breath, put your ego aside, and accept a sincere apology. But what happens if ...

If you’re reading this then you’re probably human, which means you’ve likely made mistakes and upset people in the past. Our ability to apologize for such transgressions can play an important role for ...

Apologizing and rebuilding trust take time, yet these steps pave the way toward self-forgiveness and stronger relationships. Grant “Skip” T. remembers his hand trembling the day he sat down to write a ...