Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. With unemployment currently at 4.1% and economic uncertainty looming, ...

You can alter your reality for the better by changing the way you speak to yourself. Many of us struggle with perfectionism, always aiming to be flawless in the eyes of others and ourselves. But this ...

Do you struggle to feel sure of yourself? Do people tell you that you lack confidence? Or does negative feedback rattle your sense of self or well-being? Then learning about self-affirmation may be ...

Years ago, when I stepped into the role of scholarship officer for my college sorority, I had no idea that this position would challenge my understanding of myself and become a pivotal moment in my ...

The psychologist B.F. Skinner (1904-90) is remembered for his principle of reinforcement. His idea was simple. When our actions are rewarded by their consequences, we tend to repeat them. When they ...