The term “self-affirmation” may call to mind a meditative yoga class or the classic Al Franken “Saturday Night Live” Character Stuart Smalley (Remember? “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone ...

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.

Positive affirmations are powerful tools for reshaping thought patterns and fostering a resilient mindset, offering a ...

From the mistakes we make at work or school to our blunders in romantic relationships, we are constantly reminded of how we could be better. By focusing on the important qualities that make us who we ...

How can we maintain a positive self-view in the face of numerous adversarial scenarios we encounter daily? It is not easy to perceive ourselves as competent and able to fulfil diverse roles assigned ...

Picture this: You’re standing in the hallway outside of a boardroom, about to walk into the most important presentation of your career. Your palms are sweating and your heart is racing. Your stomach ...

That time you’re spending on Facebook may not be wasted productivity, after all. At least, that’s what yet another Facebook-based study has found. You may remember Stuart Smiley, the fey ...

Now is always a good time to start thinking more positively about yourself. With constant comparisons to others on social media and the many negative messages we internalize from TV and movies, it can ...