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?

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 ...

When we approve of it, we call it love, kindness, caring, bonding, belonging, identity, self-esteem. When we disapprove, we call it ego, narcissism, vanity, self ...

When it comes down to it, everyone likes praise. It feels good to know that someone appreciates and cares about us. But for some, verbal acknowledgements are key to expressing love and, in turn, ...