Skeptical about self-compassion? If you value responsibility and/or need a way out of pain, then you need every tool at your disposal, meaning, yes, you need self-compassion, too.

It’s something like making a pact with the Devil. When we self-indulge, we obtain the object of our desire up front—whether it’s some glorious “high” (think cocaine, really good New York cheesecake, ...

Are we a society of self-indulgers? In The New York Times, Judith Warner explores the idea that America has moved from "a culture of narcissism" to a culture of "dysregulation," in everything from ...

In the fast-paced world of New York law, the concept of self-care is often misunderstood. Many view it as a luxury or indulgence—gifting yourself a spa day or buying designer apparel when work gets ...

DEAR DR. GRAHAM: Why did God put us here? I know this seems like a simple question, but sometimes I wonder if my life has any purpose to it, or if I'm just here to have a good time. What do you think?

Some self help books truly deliver. Ten titles that offer clarity, practical insight, and changes that stay long after the ...

While evangelicals reject "unbiblical Narcissism," there is little remorse today for the sinful self; prime concern centers, rather, on self-potential, self-fulfillment, and even self-veneration. No ...