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 ...

Self-respect is a cornerstone of mental health and well-being, but it’s not something that just magically happens. Cultivating radical self-respect involves challenging old habits, setting boundaries, ...

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 ...

Research shows that social media has a mixed effect on self-esteem. Connecting with others makes us feel good, but comparing ...

Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the result of developing both self-compassion and confidence. Building the latter usually means ...

Respect is a two-way street, and it all starts with you. If you want others to treat you with respect, the first step is to ...

What is self-esteem, and why is it so important? Self-esteem is an overall judgment we make about our own ability to cope with life, the worth of our actions and how acceptable these actions are to ...

Self-esteem is the way we feel about ourselves and is central to how we move through the world. If someone has high self-esteem, they feel confident and capable, and are more able to rise to a ...

Inviting employees to bring their “whole selves” to work sounds inspiring—and it is. But it’s also complex. When people feel free to express who they are, teams gain depth, creativity and stronger ...