A key to mental health is feeling connected to your true sense of self. When things start to go astray, a new paper suggests three ways to find your way back to who you truly are.

Few self-help ideas are as prevalent and widely celebrated as the advice to “just be yourself.” Whether in job interviews, workplace interactions, or career choices, we are frequently encouraged to ...

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 is one that’s seen an uptick in searches this year. The reason? In today’s digital world, it’s harder than ever to tell what’s real. Which word did they ...

In the pursuit of self-acceptance and comfort in our own skin, we must grapple with a fundamental truth: we will never be liked by everyone. This seemingly simple realization is a profound one that ...

In a time when conformity often takes precedence, embracing our authentic selves can seem daunting. However, as Brene Brown articulates in "Braving the Wilderness" and Glennon Doyle emphasizes in ...

Authenticity, self-awareness and emotional intelligence are just some of the many behaviors people associate with business leaders. However, idealized expectations and challenging situations that ...

Looking to dive deeper into self-discovery? Shadow work might be your next transformative journey. This powerful practice of exploring your unconscious self—using deep shadow work prompts—can lead to ...

Imagine Sarah has just been offered a big promotion: a chance to lead a new department and manage a team of 15 people, which could be a major step forward in her career. However, Sarah has never ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Many of us turn to self-help when we want to improve our ...

When I was a newly minted clinical social worker working at a psychiatric hospital, I was taught to be a blank slate. I was not to share details about myself, I was not to react to provocative stories ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the psychology of leadership, tech and entrepreneurship. It is hard to escape the authenticity cult. Corporate ...

From the first day of school, children are surrounded by pressure to blend in, wear the right clothes, act the right way, and follow the crowd. Yet, teaching kids that fitting in isn’t the goal helps ...