Gentle people are well liked. We are good listeners and have a soothing nature. But some of us struggle with feeling sad or anxious, have trouble making decisions, can´t commit, or want to connect to others in a more meaningful way. The Gentle Self explains how we came to be the “good boy” or “sweet [...]

Tips on how to build your confidence and self esteem plus How to deal with the "haters" Some of my favorite quotes*Insist on yourself. Never imitate.-Ralph Waldo EmersonIn every person who comes near you look for what is good and strong; honor that; try to imitate it, and your faults will drop off like dead [...]

From leading psychologist Dr. Kristin Neff comes a step-by-step guide explaining how to be more self-compassionate and achieve your dreams in life The relentless pursuit of high self-esteem has become a virtual religion—and a tyrannical one at that. Our ultracompetitive culture tells us we need to be constantly above average to feel good about ourselves, [...]