When we describe a friend or acquaintance, we often assess their personality disposition, describing him or her as introverted, easygoing, or friendly. These personality traits are usually stable over time and result in specific behaviors in an individ…

“I should make more money.”“I should lose weight.”“I should volunteer more often.”   In saying “should” so often, I found myself feeling trapped by a sense of obligation and expectation. I felt this …

It’s time to befriend yourself and start showing yourself kindness. Here are 17 ways to be kind to yourself.Jim Manske’s insight:Favorite line: There’s only one person in the world you’ll always have a relationship with, and that&rsqu…

What if we’re trying too hard to think positive and might do better to reconsider our relationship to “negative” emotions and situations?See it on Scoop.it, via Radical Compassion