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, ...

All of us have experienced it: the deep cuts that go along with being hurt by someone else, emotionally or physically. When that kind of personal affront takes place, it’s easy to grab onto that pain ...

Yesterday’s regret only steals the joys of today (Photo: Shutterstock) Life is full of ups and downs. We all go through pain, hurt and disappointment. Whatever the case may be in your situation, you ...

Remember, you don't forgive someone for his or her sake—you forgive them for your sake. (On a side note, I just read that as "sake," the drink. I think that means it's time for me to get some sushi.) ...

When we talk about love, we often focus on the butterflies and romance, but rarely on the healing power of forgiveness. Learning to forgive is actually one of the most important skills you’ll need for ...

Years ago at a forgiveness class for Stanford Continuing Studies, one of us met a man who once had a wife and two children and a good job. But he threw it all away because of a gambling addiction that ...

An alternative to self-blame is self-forgiveness. When we forgive ourselves for past mistakes and misdeeds, we let go of regret—that is, of self-shaming, the opposite of self-forgiving. We hold our ...

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 ...

As the Jewish High Holidays approach, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and continue with Yom Kippur, the theme of forgiveness keeps coming to my mind. The 10 days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur are ...

Think about the last time someone hurt you. Maybe they apologized, maybe they didn’t; but over time, you found a way to let it go. Now think about the last time you made a mistake. Are you still ...