An identity contains multiple roles—such as a mother, teacher, and U.S. citizen—and each role holds meaning and expectations that are internalized into one’s identity.

Dec 8, 2014 · What does it mean to be who you are? Identity relates to our basic values that dictate the choices we make (e.g., relationships, career). These choices reflect who we are …

An identity contains multiple roles—such as a mother, teacher, and U.S. citizen—and each role holds meaning and expectations that are internalized into one’s identity.

An identity contains multiple roles—such as a mother, teacher, and U.S. citizen—and each role holds meaning and expectations that are internalized into one’s identity.

Nov 12, 2024 · The identity you know can feel safer than risking a new identity, which can be rife with uncertainty. It takes courage to risk modifying aspects of who you are that no longer serve …

Feb 22, 2025 · Mental health crises and the diagnosis of a mental health condition like bipolar disorder can mark a major alteration to a person's identity.

May 28, 2025 · By adopting neopronouns en masse, we can normalize pronoun use, stripping away the controversy and making identity expression a universal practice. Let’s lean into this …

May 13, 2025 · Managing identity means trying to find relationships that confirm and direct us appropriately. Identity niches are settings that honor and fulfill us and offer possibilities for …

Jul 23, 2022 · Comparisons with others and reflections on our experiences form our sense of identity. Through psychology's various lenses, we have studied the extent to which we see …

Jun 2, 2025 · This highlights the importance of living in alignment —making decisions and setting goals grounded in our values, identity, and purpose.