From the beginning, this blog has aimed at showing the benefits of understanding self-esteem as a relationship between competence and worthiness. One “feels good by doing good,” as I like to say (Mruk ...

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 ...

You’ve tried it all: online dating, set-ups, flirting as the spirit moves you, all in hopes of meeting that very special someone that not only accepts you for your individuality but embraces you for ...

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 ...

Being your authentic self — being true to who you really are — is often cited as one of the most important aspects of living a well-balanced life. But the desire to fit in with the group or to avoid ...

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 is one that’s seen an uptick in searches this year. The reason? In today’s digital world, it’s harder than ever to tell what’s real. Which word did they ...