A key to mental health is feeling connected to your true sense of self. When things start to go astray, a new paper suggests three ways to find your way back to who you truly are.

Lillian, a patient of mine, didn’t know who she truly was. She lacked a sense of self. At any given moment of the day, she struggled to know what she felt, what she needed, what she wanted, and what ...

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 ...

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 ...

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to find yourself trapped on a path that feels misaligned with your true potential. Perhaps you've reached the summit of your career ladder only to find the view ...

There comes a moment, quiet and unannounced, when the metrics stop making sense. The titles, the accolades, the performance reviews, the curated LinkedIn posts. They once felt like milestones. Now ...

The ability to be real can be incredibly difficult for many people. True authenticity is something people are both drawn to and occasionally afraid of achieving themselves. It can be a struggle to ...

Here are five powerful habits that will promote authenticity and enable you to give your authentic self into every part of your life—including your leadership—which will bring you greater happiness, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr Melissa Wheeler covers leadership strategy and the future of work. Portrait of mature businesswoman, sitting in her office and ...