Many of us, myself included, get so obsessed with doing things "right," or at the very least not doing anything that could be perceived as "wrong," we organize much of what we say and do to avoid ever being "wrong."

When we're really honest about it, our own feelings of inadequacy are what drive a lot of our behaviors, particularly the most debilitating, inauthentic, and destructive ones.

Leadership expert, triathlete and mother of quadruplets, twins and three other children, DeeDee Myers is never without lipstick in her purse. She's always prepared, always presentable, no matter what.

Whether we seek protection, or try to prove how brave we are, we often miss fear's true opportunity to teach us authentic courage.

Can we create the conditions in which we lead grace-full lives? Is it even possible to expect to live gracefully, with the world in so much chaos? My view is that there has never been a better time.

My partner, Will, felt I had shared something that was meant just for us. For me it was a daring investigation into how I see and live with my body, a personal test.

Do you have a body part that you absolutely hate and sometimes feel ashamed of? Are you constantly finding ways to cover it up or hide it?

I am examined, scrutinized and commented upon. "I didn't have lines like those on my lips when I was your age," my mother says in the bright lights of her marble bathroom.

When Oprah Winfrey realized she was the dreaded 2-0-0, she wrote in the January issue of her magazine: I'm mad at myself. I'm embarrassed....

This superficially focused yet deeply-ingrained striving for some unattainable, deprivation-based goal can easily overcome a good life, and swallow it whole. And those feelings can turn deadly for some of us, or at the very least, consistently ruin our days.

To boost your confidence a bit, practice being a bit more out-going and assertive with your coworkers. Ask one of your colleagues out to lunch, join in a water cooler conversation, make a comment or raise a question at a meeting.

This is my 40th consecutive week of posting articles on HuffPost. The process has been a great gift and a blessing to me. Writing each post has give...

When asked about it, I just say "it's a birthmark," usually explaining that it doesn't hurt as children so often fear. Children are the ones who usually have the nerve to ask.

Say positive things about your children. Tell them you believe in them. If you let them know that they can accomplish anything if they put their minds to it, they will.

Damn you, tall people. They block your view at the movie theater. They're a pain to shop for: Who really wants to drag themselves to the Big & Tall to...

I've learned some valuable things about life, love, and being female over the past half-century. Here is the advice I try to pass on to younger women ...

She's the queen of talk, a cultural and financial icon and her impact on business is worth billions. Oprah Winfrey is the most influential woman in Am...

"Evolution is good at getting us to avoid death, desperation and celibacy, but it's not that good at getting us to feel happy," says Geoffrey Miller, ...

Many parents may disagree on how to raise their children, but few would disagree that a child who is focused, resilient, persistent, and passionate has a much better chance for a good life.

Odds have it that at some point you'll be in a situation where you'll have to go it alone whether you like it or not. Here are some things you can do to gain more confidence going it alone.