Do You Experience Moral Stress? How to Cope When You Feel Powerless or Anxious
When following distressing news on a daily basis, you might feel anxious and powerless to stop injustice. An inner conflict may arise because your values (like justice or care) exceed your immediate capacity to act. This mismatch creates moral stress that can lead to anxiety or shutdown. Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Mila de Koning explains what […]
The 3 Elements of Self-Compassion, According to Kristin Neff
According to Kristin Neff, self-compassion has three core components. What are these elements, and how can you integrate them into your life?
The Ukranian Beaver
I would like to share a story with you about how an Ukrainian beaver ended up on my desk. It is also a story of radical self-compassion and courage, in the midst of suffering. And this story is very close to my heart since it goes straight to the core of why self-compassion is such an […]