For example, Latino students who completed value affirmation exercises significantly improved their GPAs over the next two years, thereby reducing the gap between Latino and White students’ GPAs by ...

EVANSTON, Ill. --- Self-affirmation, the practice of reflecting upon one's most important values, can aid Black medical students in reaching their residency goals. But conversely, it can lead to the ...

As exam season approaches, students across the country often find themselves battling stress, self-doubt and performance anxiety. Despite thorough preparation, the fear of forgetting answers or ...

Self-affirmations can help increase your self-worth and motivation. With regular practice, you can shift your focus toward your strengths and adapt to new circumstances more easily. Self-affirmation ...

Whether you’re feeling proud of yourself after a major accomplishment or feeling down on yourself after a day when you can’t seem to get it right, the way you talk to yourself matters. That’s the idea ...

Let’s try a quick exercise. The table below lists 15 values that most people find important. Select the two values that are most important in your life and think about why they’re important to you. It ...