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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 isn’t just a buzzword. Researchers have found that authentic people enjoy better psychological health and a greater sense of meaning in their lives. “There’s a really strong link between ...

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 ...

Pinch me, please. Is this me? A few years ago I thought people who get married and have children are crazy. I didn’t believe in marriage or real love. I was quite messed up and had no idea how bad it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Especially as you grow tenure at an organization, it feels much easier and comfortable to bring your authentic self to work. But former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras says that’s bad for business ...