I struggled to be what people call ‘authentic’ for a long time because I didn’t know who I was, nor did I often trust who I was. I was in my head, second-guessing my decisions and behaviors. This came ...

Being your authentic self — being true to who you really are — is often cited as one of the most important aspects of living a well-balanced life. But the desire to fit in with the group or to avoid ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. With unemployment currently at 4.1% and economic uncertainty looming, ...

Core values are the principles that guide your decisions and actions. They are integral to understanding your true self. Identifying your core values include: reflecting on key moments; thinking about ...

There are real benefits to selfies, according to Yoo Jin Kwon and Kyoung-Nan Kwon, authors of new research, "Consuming the Objectified Self: The Quest for Authentic Self.” They say that the practice ...

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 ...

I saw the Angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. Michelangelo A little boy and his dad were walking toward me the other day in a shopping center. They were dressed identically in polo ...