Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to feel good about yourself, no matter how much you accomplish? Or why you’re quick to doubt your own worth? Often, the answer goes back to childhood. Growing ...

Not long ago, a client of mine—let’s call her Maya—shared something that struck me. “I had a rare Sunday with nothing urgent on my plate. My kids were with their grandparents. My inbox was quiet. I ...

Having a high level of self-worth is important. It means you know what you deserve and aren't willing to settle for anything less. Anyone with a high level of self-worth is powerful, and whether it's ...

Your self-image is like a mirror reflecting how you see yourself, and it plays a crucial role in how you engage with the ...

We often hear how important it is to value ourselves. Still, in a world of filtered images, double standards, disrespectful dates, and messaging consistently pointing out what needs ”fixing,” the ...

Author of the popular HBR article How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think Of You, high-performance psychologist Michael Gervais argues that our fear of other people’s opinions — what he ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kate Manser, a 39-year-old former Google employee based in Marfa, Texas. It's been edited for length and clarity. For five years, my self-worth ...

Changing up your daily routine is easier said than done. It’s also worth it—at least according to Michael I. Norton, author of our April SELF Well-Read Book Club pick, The Ritual Effect. In the book, ...