Loving yourself is easier said than done, we know. But not only is the practice important, it's life-changing. “Self-love is important because it sets the tone for how you show up in all other ...

As a self-proclaimed empath (Aquarius, here), I can’t help but put others first. I’ll make sure everyone else around me is comfortable, well-fed, and having fun before giving any thought to myself.

Self-love is not necessary to receive love from others, but working on it is necessary to set boundaries when something doesn ...

Everyone's heard this self-help platitude: We need to love ourselves before we can love anyone else. This may sound wise, but it misses a great truth. If we want to experience true intimacy, we need ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air—but have ...

Self-love is no longer fodder for Saturday Night Live jokes now that scientists have discovered it pays off in spades with career success. February is known as the month of love and “Heart Month.” ...

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 ...

A prevalent problem present in modern society is a lack of self-love that people have collectively normalized. We live in a world where people frequently struggle with their image and their appearance ...

Feeling really, truly good about yourself may seem like a straightforward goal, but it's actually the result of developing both self-compassion and confidence. Building the latter usually means ...

When it comes to love, it seems we often focus on finding it in a romantic sense. Many yearn to find “the one,” and sometimes, in that journey, we forget to focus on self-love. It can be a journey to ...

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to feel good about yourself, no matter how much you accomplish? Or why you’re quick to doubt your own worth? Often, the answer goes back to childhood. Growing ...

Since childhood, chances are you’ve been expected to be nice to others; to “treat them how you want to be treated,” presumably with kindness and respect. But why do so many people (myself included) ...