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 ...

I used to think positive affirmations, such as I am brave, were a silly New-Age concept that amounted to little more than wishful, magical thinking. Then I became a cognitive psychologist, and I ...

Positive affirmations, intended to counter negative self-talk, are explored for their effectiveness. While some find them ...