Marriage often brings a need for coordination, which can dull those spur-of-the-moment adventures. A study by Dr. Arthur Aron ...

Not only does being authentically yourself feel good, but a large body of research suggests that it’s highly associated with ...

They have a way of making you feel like the best version of yourself, even when you’re just trying to navigate the chaos of ...

To build an authentic personal brand, keep your core values in mind and make sure they're reflected in your actions.

Many high school and college theater students graduate with a sense of confidence and confusion. For aspiring actors, the ...

The writer Melissa Febos has a taste for extremes. Her new book, “The Dry Season,” chronicles a bold experiment in her search for self-knowledge.

The Emmy-winning actor and literacy advocate urged Howard’s largest graduating class to lead with authenticity, resist fear—and shared his upcoming book and TV projects with ESSENCE.

5 ways to boost your confidence and find self-love, according to a coach As social media creates unrealistic expectations, Tiwalola Adebayo advises women how to find inner strength. Sara Keenan ...

It’s challenging because in order to be authentic, we have to be vulnerable —willing to take a risk to share personal information. And it’s important because, according to research, being vulnerable ...

Your authentic self talks to gain more understanding the ego talks to confirm it’s smarter or better than others. 7. You know what you want.

The word “authentic,” in the sense of something that is accurate or authoritative, has its roots in French and Latin. The Oxford English Dictionary has identified its usage in English as early ...