Unlike external rewards, which depend on the approval of others, self-reward is rooted in self-awareness and self-compassion.

Either way, it's important to know that there are common traits that people who weren't told "I'm proud of you" in childhood ...

Ever find yourself on the fringes, peering into social circles as if there's an invisible barrier? That nagging sense of not quite fitting in might stem from low self-worth. But fear not; recognizing ...

The concept of meeting your own emotional needs might seem counterintuitive in a culture that often emphasizes relationships as the primary source of emotional fulfillment. Yet developing the ability ...

It is reasonable for anyone to want their ideas, choices, achievements, or opinions validated by those around them. After all, what is the first thing we do as children when we accomplish something?

The concept of self-love has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Once dismissed as mere narcissism or selfishness, genuine self-acceptance and compassion for oneself now emerge as ...

Introduction Mentalising, the capacity to understand behaviour via underlying mental states, is a key construct in psychopathology. While self-report instruments are widely used to assess mentalising, ...

Researchers analyzed nearly a half million posts from a subreddit dedicated to ADHD. New research out today shows that there are key differences between people who self-diagnose themselves with ...