Even if you’re not sure about the power of morning affirmations, the science behind them is—when used correctly, self-affirmations can significantly affect your mindset and behavior. They have the ...

The research evidence across four new studies reveals the importance of affirming one's sense of self to bolster our depleted self-control. I think this research underscores the deeply existential ...

When the stakes are high, people in positions of low power may perform better by using self-affirmations to boost their confidence, according to new research published by the Society for Personality ...

PITTSBURGH—It's no secret that stress increases your susceptibility to health problems, and it also impacts your ability to solve problems and be creative. But methods to prevent associated risks and ...

Self-affirmation theory was proposed by psychologist Claude Steele in the late 1980s and remains popular today. The theory suggests we have a deep desire to craft a personal narrative that we are ...

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 ...

Affirmation activities can train the brain to be more resilient under stress. With practice, self-affirmations may help you in both your personal and professional life. Share on Pinterest ...