I struggled to be what people call ‘authentic’ for a long time because I didn’t know who I was, nor did I often trust who I was. I was in my head, second-guessing my decisions and behaviors. This came ...

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023 is one that’s seen an uptick in searches this year. The reason? In today’s digital world, it’s harder than ever to tell what’s real. Which word did they ...

Being your authentic self — being true to who you really are — is often cited as one of the most important aspects of living a well-balanced life. But the desire to fit in with the group or to avoid ...

Being your authentic self can feel risky now in our screen-obsessed world. We’re just trying to fit in, be liked, and be accepted by other human beings. And as a result, the images we present (on our ...