Peter Salovey and David Caruso, who wrote the seminal article on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in 1990, define EQ as “An ability to recognize the meanings of emotion and their relationships and to ...

The media and even science imply that healthy self-esteem is vital for our mental health. So, what do we do when we think we're "meh" or not so great? Can we still live a fulfilling, contented life?

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

Confidence is one of those things in life that seems easy to master until you’re expected to master it. We’ve all been there—one day you’re nailing it at work, and the next you are doubting every ...

At one time or another, most parents ask themselves: "What can I do to help my child feel better about himself...to feel more confident...to view life positively?" Positive self-esteem is a key to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Our lives are based on self-worth. It affects the type of relationships that we ...