“A positive affirmation is a concise, realistic statement that embodies something we value, whether it’s who we want to be or what we want in life,” she says. “Our brains are always ...

Sharing a roundup of 40 morning affirmations that can help inspire and motivate you to embrace positivity before the day even starts.

Self-affirmation theory asserts that we are motivated to maintain a positive view of ourselves. When our self-view is threatened or contradicted, we can use positive statements about ourselves to ...

I am confident. I am successful. I am strong. These phrases are examples of positive affirmations: statements that people repeat to themselves with the goal of improving their mood and boosting ...

Integrating affirmations into your daily routine can be a powerful way to promote positive thinking and self-betterment ...

Affirmations are typically short, encouraging statements that help you create a positive frame of mind. You can say these affirmations in your head while brushing your teeth, say them aloud when ...

Professor Marcus Collins of the University of Michigan explained how the term “OK” (okay) came to be known as a statement of affirmation or well-being. The saying started as a private joke ...

“Affirmations are positive statements someone says to themselves that can help shift their thoughts and behaviors,” Caroline Fenkel, an adolescent mental health expert and the chief clinical ...