Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aytekin Tank is the founder and CEO of Jotform. Authenticity—we hear the word constantly these days. “The power of authenticity is ...

"Be yourself." We've all heard that one before, but it's usually easier said than done. What does being yourself even mean, and how does one do so in a world where everyone is so focused on defining ...

How do you describe yourself and your personal qualities to other people? What comes to mind when you think about your strongest characteristics? “I could never do that; I’m too much of a Type A ...

When you stop running after someday happiness and start making small changes to your life, feeling better and being happier ...

Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julie is professor focused on workplace culture and talent retention Successful senior business woman standing in her office and ...

Once upon a Drag Race episode, RuPaul asked a seemingly simple question: 'If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else?' That now-iconic sign-off resonated with ...

We live in a society that constantly tells us that more is better. There is pressure to make more money, buy more stuff, and post more experiences on social media seeking likes from friends and ...

For most of us, it’s pretty easy to stand up for someone else. It’s not hard to say your friend deserves a raise at work or your mom should ask for a second opinion at the doctor. But for some reason, ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. What does your inner ...

Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and self-doubt. We explore a practice to help quiet our inner critic with kindness. Description: Self-compassion reduces our feelings of shame and ...

Since childhood, chances are you’ve been expected to be nice to others; to “treat them how you want to be treated,” presumably with kindness and respect. But why do so many people (myself included) ...