You’ve probably done something self-destructive at some point. Just about everyone has. Most of the time, it’s not intentional and doesn’t become a habit. Self-destructive behaviors are those that are ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

Many of us learn as children to diminish others in our beliefs or actions. This may be driven by low self-esteem, childhood trauma, being bullied, a lack of empathy or feelings of rejection or ...

Professor Margaret Talbot, president of the International Council for Sport Science and Physical Education, once wrote that sports, dance, and other challenging physical activities are distinctively ...