Affirmations might be ineffective if they don’t align with what you believe about yourself, said Natalie Dattilo, a clinical psychologist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. For fans of ...

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 ...

Incorporating affirmations into your daily routine is a fast, simple and free way to shift your mindset and behaviors.

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 ...

A couple of words of caution when creating your affirmations. First, choose affirmations that align to your personal convictions. The words will have the opposite effect if you don't believe them. Nor ...

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 ...

A new study shows that short self-affirmations (simple reflections on personal values) can boost happiness and reduce stress.

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

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, ...