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 Jewish High Holidays approach, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and ...

Forgiving yourself is often easier said than done. We’re all our own worst critics, and more often than not, we hold onto our mistakes like badges of shame. But learning to forgive yourself is crucial ...

If you’re struggling to forgive yourself for something you have done to someone else, the best way is to say "sorry" to that ...

Forgiveness is often seen as the key to healing, but forgiving too soon can silence vital emotions and leave you unprotected.

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 ...

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 ...

So often I meet people who have violated their own conscience and they now carry around a self-loathing in their heart every day of their life. The act becomes a kind of final self-judgment on who the ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today is National Forgiveness Day. We often think of forgiveness as something we offer to others; we tend to forget that the most important form of forgiveness is self-forgiveness.

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Forgiveness can be a tricky beast. We’re often told to ...

(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 ...