Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. Aristotle famously said that knowing yourself is the beginning ...

As a counseling psychologist, I hear a lot of my clients talk about wanting to become their "best selves." Who doesn't want to become their best self? It's a laudable goal for sure. Yet when listening ...

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is the kind of “see it everywhere, can’t remember where you learned it” concept that pops up every so often in conversations about psychology, social issues and ...

A self-fulfilling prophecy is when a person’s expectations about a situation come true due to changes in their own behavior. It is a psychological phenomenon that can play a role in mental health.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Self-care can either be a conduit to improved well-being or ...