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.

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 ...

Years ago, when I stepped into the role of scholarship officer for my college sorority, I had no idea that this position would challenge my understanding of myself and become a pivotal moment in my ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...