The Person You Can’t Part With Make amends with yourself and get on with life. By Matt James, Ph.D. Many of us know that forgiveness is a good thing. It frees us from bitterness and anger, two ...

Forgiveness is a crucial part of everyone’s life. It’s the act of letting go of any feelings, resentment, or anger. When you don’t allow yourself to move on from your past mistakes you hold your mind ...

As the idea of forgiveness grows in popularity, so does the idea of forgiving the self. This essay aims to offer guidelines on self-forgiveness in general and then to suggest when, and when not, to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forgiving yourself isn't easy, but it's worth it. We all carry around invisible backpacks filled with regrets, missteps, and ...

When I felt slighted by our couples therapist a while back, I overreacted and caused a stir. My husband left him a message, demanding an apology. My therapist eventually said he was sorry, and I ...

Dear Eric: I am 57, and I am the fourth of five siblings. My adolescent years were marked by loneliness, fear, bullying from others because of my weight and anxiety. I had no outlet to express myself ...

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 research, published in the journal ...

When I found out my partner was cheating on me, I lost weight, and my hair fell out. I felt like a failure for wanting to stay in the relationship despite what I knew. I reframed forgiveness as ...

Forgiveness is often misunderstood. How often have you heard the saying “forgive and forget”? and wondered how to actually achieve that? If only it were as simple as those two words. Declaring ...