Studies show that genuine confidence, built through trust and real-world competence, predicts long-term success more reliably than grades or IQ. Every October 20, National Youth Confidence Day reminds ...

College is undeniably one of the most impactful stages in shaping who we become as individuals. As you develop into an adult, you go through a series of transformations, so it’s only natural to feel a ...

Confidence isn’t just about standing tall or speaking up – it’s about feeling at home in your own skin, no matter what decade of life you’re living. By the time we hit midlife, we’ve seen enough to ...

Building your confidence and self-esteem is a daunting task. Yet building your confidence can benefit you in many areas of your life—the better you feel, the more you're willing to say yes to new ...

In March, Carl Thompson joined the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability as a senior career specialist. He possessed eight years of valuable experience advising students at a ...

Confidence is one of those things in life that seems easy to master until you’re expected to master it. We’ve all been there—one day you’re nailing it at work, and the next you are doubting every ...

They smile at themselves in the mirror every morning and repeat positive mantras. Or watch inspiring YouTube videos hoping other people’s confidence will somehow rub off. Or they constantly seek out ...

Confidence may seem like something you either have or you don’t. But that’s not true — you can build it. Here’s how. Belief in oneself is crucial for entrepreneurial success and is a quality that can ...

Now, the real truth about shame. Shame is one of those emotions we will do anything to avoid. It takes your breath away, makes you nauseous, and makes you want to disappear. We will shame other people ...

Building financial confidence takes awareness, discipline, and consistent effort. From budgeting and saving to smart ...

On a recent morning, I had the chance to read poems my ninth-grade English students had written about encounters with racism. I was struck by the beauty and poignance of many of their lines. Yet I ...

When Xiaoyin Qu was growing up in China, she was obsessed with learning how to build paper airplanes that could do flips in the air. Her parents, though, didn’t have the aerodynamic expertise to ...