Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior.

Sometimes Joy Takes A Little Practice.

When you feel angry for seemingly no reason, it’s not because you’re a bad person— it’s a reflection of your past experience.

The right kind of humility allows you to make a great impression.

You want to be true to yourself, not a slavish follower of social expectations.

Confidence is a heavily misunderstood concept.

Confidence cannot be faked.

The media is selling the idea that girls’ and women’s value lies in their youth, beauty, and sexuality and not in their capacity as leaders.

The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity.

Everyone is in favor of high self-esteem — but cultivating it can be surprisingly tough. Psychologist Guy Winch explains why — and describes smart ways we can help build ourselves up.

We hear kids say negative things about themselves all the time: "I'm so stupid!" "Nobody likes me." And, of course, "I'm fat." Or "I'm ugly." Sometimes these things are throwaway lines, or fishing for reassurance.