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 blonde hair and light-blue sweater, ...

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 ...

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a rut? Like you’re going through the motions but not really living your best life? If so, you’re not alone. Many people feel this way at some point in their ...

Time and time again, my experience has shown me that the stories you tell yourself about yourself have the power to shape your reality. Self-affirmations—"brief exercises in which people reflect on ...

Incorporating visual elements like images or symbols can enhance the impact of your affirmation board. Visuals help in reinforcing the messages of your affirmations by providing a tangible ...

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Coming out as queer is tough. But after overcoming internalized homophobia, figuring out confusing feelings and navigating family members in the process, it can feel so freeing to accept who you are.