Self-belief is an interesting thing. I went to middle school and high school with Kobe Bryant (may he RIP) and was fascinated with his unflappable self-belief. He just knew he was destined for ...

Being highly intelligent can open up plenty of opportunities. From gaining access to the best schools to the possibility of snagging the best jobs, it can seem like intelligent people have it all. In ...

Queen's University, Ontario provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Queen's University, Ontario provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Self-control has long ...

The formation of self-esteem begins at home, where parents act as the first mirror in which children see themselves to understand their own worth. A child who feels heard and respected at home ...

Mingming Liu does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

While high-IQ people have a ton of beneficial traits, like openness and curiosity, that boost their well-being in relationships and conversations, a study published in Intelligence also suggests that ...

Self-affirmation theory was proposed by psychologist Claude Steele in the late 1980s and remains popular today. The theory suggests we have a deep desire to craft a personal narrative that we are ...

Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy” or “I choose happiness”. The tantalising promise is: repeat these positive affirmations often enough and you’ll be ...

Julia Ingram is a data journalist for CBS News Confirmed. She uses data analysis and computation to cover misinformation, AI and social media. As pathways to freedom have narrowed in immigration ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. February 26, 2026 Add ...