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

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 ...

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 ...

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

Self-affirmations—brief exercises in which people reflect on their core values, identity and positive traits—can increase people's general well-being and make them happier in small but significant ...

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.

Boy after boy walks up to a mirror. Some are confident, some seem shy and many grin as they do a simple act of self-love: Looking in the mirror and saying what they like most about themselves. "One ...

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.