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 ...

Self-worth, or your belief in your own value as a person, generally comes from within. Self-esteem, or your opinion of your traits and abilities, often comes from outside sources. You can boost both ...

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 ...

Struggling with feeling good enough can all at once be both a lifelong struggle and something you tend to forget about on a day-to-day, conscious level. So instead of being aware of how low ...

We’ve all been there. That moment when you realize no one seems to see your worth. It could be something as small as an overlooked message or as big as not being considered for an opportunity you know ...

Having a high level of self-worth is important. It means you know what you deserve and aren't willing to settle for anything less. Anyone with a high level of self-worth is powerful, and whether it's ...