Trusting yourself

Trusting yourself

How we learn to trust One of the first things we learn as a newborn is whether we can trust that our needs are going to be met. Erikson called this stage, trust vs mistrust, and he posited that the resolution of this struggle is the foundation from which our identity...
Three Elements of Self-Compassion

Three Elements of Self-Compassion

What is Self-Compassion? At its heart, self-compassion is treating yourself with the same kindness and gentleness as you do a friend who is undergoing a challenging time. Too often, we allow our inner critic to take over when we make a mistake, or we feel that we need...