Spending too much time looking inward might be linked to higher levels of depression and anxiety, rather than boosting happiness. A new review of past research published in Current Psychology reveals ...

During the uncertainty of the past few years, instructors have been asked to be flexible and accommodating to our students. In many ways, this has made us more understanding, more approachable, and ...

Self-reflection, different from just thinking, connects past experiences with present and future. It includes layers like surface reflection and deeper insights. Regular, thoughtful practice, ...

After each self-evaluation template, we’ll include a line or two explaining why it works. You’ll also find examples of constructive self-assessments under each category. We tend to be our own harshest ...

I once attended a high school graduation ceremony on a beautiful evening in June. Prior to the awarding of degrees, a graduating senior delivered a memorable speech. The content was mostly boilerplate ...

Many workers dread performance self-evaluations. On the one hand, self-reflection about your job performance can be challenging. On the other hand, you may also feel uncomfortable engaging in what may ...

Every year, more or less in the general vicinity of my anniversary date, my bosses take time to ask, “What’s up with Roger?” In fairness, that is not a particularly unreasonable question. In point of ...

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 ...

“I’m so stupid!” “I’m a failure.” “I’m just so ugly.” “I’m so weak.” “I can’t do anything right!” These are just a few examples of internal dialogue voiced by individuals plagued by the tendency to be ...

Self-evaluation is an important aspect of any appraisal process. Feedback on performance doesn’t come just from the manager; it also comes from the individual who is being assessed. If your employees ...