"Even without dementia, we have little control over how others process information. All we can do is change our own viewpoint as we attempt to understand their mindset," Carol Bradley Bursack writes.

Compassion identifies our emotional response of care for those who are suffering. The word itself literally means “suffering with,” and it is through compassion that we express the desire to help ...

Everyone likes to believe they’re a beacon of empathy and understanding. But sometimes, our perception of our own compassion doesn’t quite match reality. This isn’t about pointing fingers or shaming ...

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Thirteen year-old Alita told me she knew there was something wrong with her—something that made her “less than.” She felt that, somehow, she was “marked” and deeply unacceptable—even ugly—inside. She ...

Self-compassion has been a popular topic in recent years, thanks to the wonderful research by Dr. Kristin Neff and others. However, when people talk about how to be more self-compassionate, the ...

Many of the business leaders I talk to daily tell me they are struggling to attract and retain talented employees who drive results. In the current economy, many leaders are focusing on bottom-line ...

“I want to be kinder to myself, not blame myself, you know?” My client paused, looking away. “But, I’m afraid that if I lean too much into patience and kindness for myself, I’ll stop gaining ground.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

I’ve always paid close attention to the news. Indeed, I’ve come to understand my engagement with what the Washington Post’s Phil Graham called “the rough first draft of history” as a token of my ...

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world's most enduring and deeply entrenched conflicts. For decades, it has been marked by violence, mistrust, and political impasses. Having experienced ...