For example, participants writing self-affirmations before receiving health information were more likely to adopt positive ...

In the United States, nine percent of the population, or 28.8 million Americans, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. The same study shows that there are about 10,200 deaths per year (or ...

Affirmations, which are a form of positive self-talk, are usually optimistic sentences or words aimed at making you feel better. A study conducted by the University of California Berkeley and ...

Incorporating affirmations into your daily routine is a fast, simple and free way to shift your mindset and behaviors.

Self-affirmations might seem sappy, but they can they contribute to people’s happiness and well-being, according to a new evidence review. Such affirmations provide a boost to people’s self-esteem and ...

New research has highlighted how even brief self-affirmations – reflecting on your positive attributes – can boost general well-being and sense of self-worth, with the effects being felt longer-term.

Does repeating a positive phrase called an affirmation out loud or to oneself change one's feelings or behavior? Some psychologists believe the answer to this question is yes. Others remain skeptical.