Ultimately, when properly balanced and practiced together, compassion and empathy can increase resilience, improve emotional intelligence, promote better mental and physical health, and strengthen ...

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If you’re someone who regularly tries to understand people’s emotions and help those in need, you might consider yourself to be an empathetic and compassionate person. But, although these ...