It’s a new year, and many of us see it as a moment for making a positive change. We make resolutions to be healthier physically and mentally or be more productive. Exercise more, eat better, sleep ...

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Self-respect (also referred to as “appraisal self-respect”) is the belief that someone deserves dignity and regard because ...

In a world obsessed with quick fixes and motivational quotes, the phrase “believe in yourself” might seem like just another empty platitude. However, groundbreaking research reveals that this simple ...

There’s a reason the words “believe in yourself” are plastered on classroom signs and cross-stitched on throw pillows. Your sense of self-efficacy, or the belief that you can accomplish what you set ...

To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, you’d need a heart of stone not to scoff at a certain Harvard Crimson headline: “Harvard Professors Cancel Classes as Students Feel Blue After Trump Win.” Courses like ...

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-doubt is that nagging voice in our heads that questions our abilities and fuels insecurities. It manifests in various ways, such as questioning our decisions, fearing failure, or comparing ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Why do you think so many people don’t own their own business? It’s hard, there are challenges, and this fact is undeniable. You may even ...