Train Your Mind for Positivity

There's a strange contradiction at the heart of some of life's most meaningful moments: you can create the conditions for them, but you can't command them to happen. Learning when to act and when to wait can open us to experiences that effort alone can't produce. Learn more about ...  Show more

An interruption doesn't erase what came before it. The next time something disrupts a moment you were enjoying, notice how quickly your mind declares the whole thing ruined. Giving the experience a little more room can help you stay connected to what was good without fighting wha ...  Show more

Self-criticism is often seen as a virtue. But psychologist Kristin Neff says there’s a better path to self-improvement — self-compassion. She says people who practice self-compassion are more conscientious and mor ...

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

Mistakes are useful for growth and understanding, but they can often be the source of self-criticism. Today, join Elisha for a visualization that will help you reframe a mistake as a moment of growth, directing compassion and forgiveness to yourself.

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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 Kristin Neff says there’s a better path to ...