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 ...

Have you ever felt that crushing weight of guilt or shame after crossing a personal boundary or ignoring a value you hold dear, and then found it nearly impossible to forgive yourself? It’s like ...

So often I meet people who have violated their own conscience and they now carry around a self-loathing in their heart every day of their life. The act becomes a kind of final self-judgment on who the ...

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 ...

Boosting self-love begins with embracing who you are — flaws, strengths and all. Here are some practices on how to nurture kindness toward yourself and recognize your worth. Day 1 – Awareness Theme: ...

(The Conversation) — Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, repentance and forgiveness are on many people’s minds. But self-forgiveness is important for personal growth, too. (The Conversation) — As the ...

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some—even when we know it might benefit our mental health. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

When we talk about love, we often focus on the butterflies and romance, but rarely on the healing power of forgiveness. Learning to forgive is actually one of the most important skills you’ll need for ...