Mindfulness and self-compassion for a di...

More and more people are using ChatGPT and other chatbots for psychotherapy and mental health. But, are they any good? I have a counseling session with AI and find out. Also watch this episode on video at https://youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes 

If you met me at a party, would I be analyzing you? Here's my answer, along with some surprising facts about therapy. Video version of this episode at https://youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes. 

Western psychologists borrowed mindfulness meditation from the Buddhist tradition. But, did they get it right? Here's one Buddhist Monk's take. Check out the video of this episode: http://youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes 

<p>Self-criticism is often seen as a virtue. But psychologist <a href="https://education.utexas.edu/faculty/kristin_neff">Kristin Neff</a> says there’s a better path to self-improvement — self-compassion. She says people who practice self-compassion are more conscientious and mor ... Show More

Self-criticism can be a healthy motivator or an opportunity for learning. But too often we go overboard, lashing ourselves with insults and magnifying our faults. How to rebalance? Enter self-compassion: rather than judging yourself when things go wrong, you comfort and care for ... Show More

We can be our own worst critics, especially in anxious moments. Learn how self-compassion and loving-kindness can shift your inner dialogue, helping you reduce stress and navigate challenges with more ease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

<p>How often do you say something negative to yourself that you'd never utter to someone else? Self-criticism can often feel like a way to hold ourselves accountable. But psychologist <a href="https://eureka.utexas.edu/faculty/neffk">Kristin Neff</a> says there’s a better path to ... Show More

It can be difficult seeing ourselves through the lens of grace and compassion. It’s important to remember that our expectations for ourselves and who we actually are, are not separate. We are all a work in progress, and that work requires us to have more compassion toward ourselv ... Show More

Studies show that greeting our shortcomings with self-compassion has proven to be more effective than being critical. When we speak to ourselves as a supportive friend, we greet our mistakes with a deep sense of safety and acceptance, feeling empowered to learn and grow instead o ... Show More

A pioneering researcher in the psychology of self-compassion, Dr. Kristin Neff provides deep insight into the incredible healing power of being your own ally. In this episode, we cover some immediately useful ways to practice self-compassion and gain its many benefits. Self-compa ... Show More

Struggling with self-judgment? This episode explores how practicing loving-kindness toward yourself can ease negative self-talk, reduce stress, and improve emotional resilience. Learn to embrace self-compassion and grow from setbacks with grace. If you want to learn more from Ros ... Show More

Psychologist and leading self-compassion researcher Dr. Kristin Neff shares how treating yourself with kindness, especially in moments of failure, can boost motivation, resilience, and mental health. We explore the science behind self-compassion, its impact on performance and emo ... Show More