Does repeating a positive phrase called an affirmation out loud or to oneself change one's feelings or behavior? Some psychologists believe the answer to this question is yes. Others remain skeptical.

Before you think about your answer, let me clarify: I’m specifically asking what self-care is—not how do you take care of yourself? It’s amazing that an entire industry has built up around ...

Incorporating healthy self-care practices into daily life can have lasting benefits. These don’t need to be expensive or time consuming to be effective. Share on Pinterest Self-care is about forming ...

Self-sabotage occurs when a person inhibits their own success. This may be through any behavior that undermines their progress or prevents them from reaching their goals. Self-sabotage can affect ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. A common trend in corporate America is to promote great ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

Flying in the face of conventional wisdom, looking inward is often needed to help professionals become more effective when looking outward. Becoming a successful collaborator requires a variety of ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...