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by Scott Mautz (Inc.com): February 12th marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness week -- so get in on the acts.

By Emma Seppala (Greatergood.berkeley.edu): Compassion research is at a tipping point: Overwhelming evidence suggests compassion is good for our health and good for the world.

By Lisa Howell, LPCA (Psychbytes.com): How you talk to yourself as you strive towards your goal is just as important as the goal you set.

By Jill Stark, writer for The Sunday Age (Charterforcompassion.org): Charter For Compassion believes that a compassionate world is a peaceful world. We believe that a compassionate world is possible when every man, woman and child treats others as they wish to be treated--with dignity, equity and respect.

By Lolly Daskal, President and CEO, Lead From Within (Inc.com) Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves.

By Allison Abrams, LCSW-R (Psychologytoday.com): What is the story you tell yourself? When it comes to your self-worth, only one opinion truly matters — your own. And even that one should be carefully evaluated; we tend to be our own harshest critics.

(PositivePsychology.com) This article contains: What is the Meaning of Self-esteem? A Definition; Self-Esteem and Psychology Incorporating Self-Esteem in Positive Psychology; Can We Help Boost Self-Esteem Issues with Therapy and Counseling? Can You Test Self-Esteem, and What are the Problems with Assessment?

For your convenience, an excerpt from the article, "What is Self-Esteem? A Psychologist Explains" by Courtney E. Ackerman, MSc. (PositivePsychology.com)

For your convenience, an excerpt from "What is Self-Esteem? A Psychologist Explains" by Courtney E. Ackerman (PositivePsychology.com)

By Leo Babauta (Zenhabits.net): Compassion is one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. The key to developing compassion in your life is to make it a daily practice.

By Adams Media (ThriveGlobal.com): Excerpted from "Happiness Hacks: 300+ Simple Ways to Get―and Stay―Happy." A lot of people have tips and advice on how to improve your life and find happiness, but these self-love tips from Happiness Hacks bring them to you all in one place. These happiness hacks range from the simple to the grand, but they are all proven to increase your appreciation of life and make you happier.

By Georgina Miranda (ThriveGlobal.com): Let your heart be your compass and gauge of success.