Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forgiving yourself can be a sign of moral growth − but only if you put in the work. Stephanie Verhart/E+ via Getty Images As the ...

We tend to be harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else. And sometimes, we beat ourselves up for even the tiniest mistakes (guilty!). But whether you've made huge mistakes or tiny ones, ...

Yet, the self-forgiveness and self-exonerating groups did not differ in terms of distress or self-compassion, supporting the notion that both true and pseudo self-forgiveness can lessen the negative ...

From an early age, many of us are encouraged to apologize to those we have hurt. “Say sorry to your brother.” “Apologize to your friend for taking her toy.” And this only continues as we get older.

“Our capacity to make peace with another person and with the world depends very much on our capacity to make peace with ourselves” –Thich Nhat Hanh How do we make peace with ourselves when we’ve hurt ...

Scroll down to find a full transcription of this Happiness Break. Letting go of our regrets can motivate us to improve and help us grow. Alex Elle, a certified breathwork and writing coach, guides us ...

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some—even when we know it might benefit our mental health. The study explored why some people struggle ...

Have you ever felt that crushing weight of guilt or shame after crossing a personal boundary or ignoring a value you hold dear, and then found it nearly impossible to forgive yourself? It’s like ...

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some – even when we know it might benefit our mental health. The research, published in the journal ...

(The Conversation) — Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, repentance and forgiveness are on many people’s minds. But self-forgiveness is important for personal growth, too. (The Conversation) — As the ...