Cowritten by Arasteh Gatchpazian and Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. Self-esteem represents the foundation that supports the relationship you have with yourself. It carries over into every aspect of life. Let’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may ...

Tension: Our sense of identity frays when we allow others to define our worth. Noise: Conventional wisdom teaches us “just be confident,” but offers no real insight into boundaries and self-advocacy.