Positive affirmations are self-affirming phrases that people repeat out loud. In the winter months, it can be hard to motivate yourself, whether that’s to get back into work, do more exercise or eat ...

Few things are as grounding as words of affirmation. If you haven’t tried using words of affirmation on yourself or with loved ones, now is a great time to get started. What are affirmations, exactly?

Affirmations can have a positive effect on a person's self-worth. Here's how to get started. (Getty Images) Affirmations can change our behaviors and feelings because they’re a form of positive ...

New research provides the first evidence that self-affirmation can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance. Understanding that self-affirmation -- the process of ...

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 blond hair and light-blue sweater, the ...

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