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, ...

If we feel driven in a harmless direction, even if it’s all about ourselves, shouldn’t we explore it? Recently I watched Eat Pray Love, a slow movie made from a book I never finished. “Self-indulgent, ...

In this age of self-indulgence, there is a growing hunger for transcendence and spiritual depth. The desire to self-magnify ...

Self-care is not a self-indulgent luxury—it is an essential strategy for thriving in a demanding profession like law, Jennifer Kupferman writes. In the fast-paced world of New York law, the concept of ...

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?

When was the last time you bought something for yourself that you really wanted without feeling pangs of guilt? Or the last time you spent the day at the spa without feeling bad that you took a day ...

Cultivating self-compassion can actually help you cope better with life’s struggles. By Christina Caron If a friend is struggling with a big challenge or feels defeated, it’s usually our first ...