Many people rely on affirmations to boost their self-confidence and their belief that they can do hard things. Using affirmations can be as simple as telling yourself that you’re capable of achieving ...

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

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 ...