Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Few things are as grounding as words of affirmation. If you haven’t tried using words of affirmation on yourself or with loved ...

When I asked a friend if she had ever tried a self-affirmation, she told me, “well, it’s not like I look in the mirror and say, ‘I am so great.’” I don’t blame her. While looking at our reflection and ...

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 ...

As a mom, I know how emotional this time can be—not just for us, but for our kids, too. Whether they’re nervous about making friends, worried about a new teacher, or just feeling all the big feelings ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our inner dialogue, whether positive or negative, has a huge effect on our mood. Words have power, and the way you talk to ...

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 ...

Your morning routine has a significant impact on how the rest of your day unfolds. The thoughts you entertain in the first few moments after waking up often influence your mood, decisions, and overall ...

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 ...

Individuals in positions of low power perform worse under pressure, relative to those in positions of high power. However, new research shows that self-affirmations can effectively reduce the power ...

A patient education program that included self-affirmation and positive affect in the form of occasional gifts significantly increased medication adherence among African Americans with high blood ...