One topic that often surfaces in the world of personal development is the power of self-affirmation. This concept centered around the idea that positive self-talk can significantly influence our ...

A new study shows that short self-affirmations (simple reflections on personal values) can boost happiness and reduce stress.

Self-affirmations might seem sappy, but they can they contribute to people’s happiness and well-being, according to a new ...

The vitriol directed at the LGBTQ+ community lately can feel defeating, and studies have shown that anxiety levels for queer folks have skyrocketed. But psychologists have also developed a simple ...

For fans of "Saturday Night Live," the word affirmation probably triggers memories of a character popular in the 1990s: Stuart Smalley. With his carefully coifed blonde hair and light-blue sweater, ...

Building your self esteem is more important than ever, given how easy it is to get lost in today’s harsh world. Between social media and, well, the media in general, we’re all feeling less confident ...

In my previous column, I offered some suggestions for discovering or creating your genuine personal identity. Today, I offer some "affirmations" you can repeat for yourself to raise your level of self ...

Self-affirmation, a psychological mechanism enabling individuals to reflect upon their core values and strengths, has emerged as a promising intervention strategy to bolster well-being and support ...

The research evidence across four new studies reveals the importance of affirming one's sense of self to bolster our depleted self-control. I think this research underscores the deeply existential ...

My friends call me the self-love queen. I'm one of those girls that looks in the mirror every day and reminds myself that I'm an absolute catch. However, believing I'm worthy of love and can achieve ...