For example, participants writing self-affirmations before receiving health information were more likely to adopt positive ...

Self-affirmation, a psychological mechanism enabling individuals to reflect upon their core values and strengths, has emerged as a promising intervention strategy to bolster well-being and support ...

From the mistakes we make at work or school to our blunders in romantic relationships, we are constantly reminded of how we could be better. By focusing on the important qualities that make us who we ...

In Fisher Fine Arts Library, a wire tree has leaf-shaped notecards with affirmations dangling from its branches. The project, called the Affirmation Tree, was created by a Penn student to encourage ...

Self-affirmation and self-awareness are the keys to productivity — or so Julia Lee, Business postdoctoral fellow, thinks. A crowd of about 200 gathered Monday afternoon for a presentation by Lee, who ...

Does repeating a positive phrase called an affirmation out loud or to oneself change one's feelings or behavior? Some psychologists believe the answer to this question is yes. Others remain skeptical.