The idea that you are in touch with your true self is at the heart of many theories of psychological adjustment. When your actions start to deviate from your inner compass, this can become distressing ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ...

Working on self-awareness can help you realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses. Try to avoid blaming outside factors for negative outcomes. You can accept feedback and be open to ...

Jenna Ryu is a Lifestyle Writer at SELF Magazine based in New York, where she covers topics ranging from beauty to mental health to relationships. She received her B.A. in psychology and journalism at ...

When people want to self-improve, they usually try to do it directly, through deliberate habit building. However, I tend to think the best self-improvement happens indirectly. You pursue something ...