Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about branding, burnout, and redefining ambition. Have you ever felt like your entire identity is wrapped up in your job?

My last article on sibling “niche picking” showed how identity often begins as a strategy. Children in family systems tend to differentiate to compete for parental attention and investment. If your ...

A friend jumps from serious relationship to serious relationship, finding a new partner very quickly after the last. They adopt the habits of their "now" partner, only to drop them and take on ...

Experiences are our greatest teachers. They shape how we treat others, how we see the world around us, and how we view ourselves. How we view ourselves is also known as our self identity and is ...