SELF CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY

Brené Brown

Brené Brown makes a powerful case for fully experiencing, rather than suppressing, our vulnerable feelings. In her words: "You cannot selectively numb. When we numb [the hard feelings], we also numb joy, we numb gratitude, we numb happiness."

THE SPACE BETWEEN SELF ESTEEM AND SELF COMPASSION

Kristin Neff

Kristin Neff's research indicates that it takes more than just self-esteem to foster psychological resilience. In order to cultivate genuine self worth, we need to provide ourselves with the same kindness and care that we'd offer to a good friend.

HOW MINDFULNESS TRANSFORMS US

Jo Pang

Jo Pang demonstrates the power of mindfulness, and its ability to nurture a more meaningful relationship with ourselves and each other. Mindful compassion, he says, offers profound healing and gives us the means "to transform [the world] from the inside out."

ARTICLES, LINKS, AND HELPFUL TIPS

Susan

Jan 4, 2019
2 min

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness has become a big part of wellness culture, and in various settings is often utilized for stress and anxiety reduction. But how does it actually help? First, it is important to note that the 'trend' of mindfulness can be associated with some misleading assumptions. Mindfulness is by no means a cure-all. Nor is it just a superficial 'lifestyle enhancer' or simplistic set of catchy affirmations. It is an ongoing practice that requires time, patience, and realisti