1. What's a skill or goal you've worked on that has proved valuable, even though you haven't stuck with it consistently? It's easy to berate ourselves for not sticking with skills/goals perfectly or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. As the year wraps up, it’s the perfect time to hit pause and ...

Theme: Notice your inner voice. Exercise: Throughout today, catch your inner self-talk. Each time you criticize yourself (“I should’ve …,” “I’m so dumb”), pause and reframe it with kindness — for ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

Loving yourself sounds simple, but for many of us, knowing where to start is a mystery. The truth is, you may not have been taught how to love yourself. In fact, you may have been taught the opposite ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Friendships are the cornerstone of our existence. Healthy friend relationships ...

Eyal is a writer and psychologist. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Wired, and Psychology Today. She is currently writing a book on how therapy culture lost its way Extolled by politicians and ...