In today’s fast-paced world, the power of positive thinking and self-affirmation cannot be overstated. Scientific studies have shown that the way we speak to ourselves can significantly impact our ...

The first time I went to Jean Illsley Clarke's home to work on a project I sat down with her and several others at her dining room table. Jean is the author of the classic parenting books Self-Esteem: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alberto Menendez Cervero via Shutterstock Positive affirmations are an excellent way to set an intention and then start moving ...

There’s something wonderfully reassuring about giving yourself a good pat on the back––and that’s what positive affirmations do. Although you might feel self-conscious or skeptical at first, there’s ...

Coming out as queer is tough. But after overcoming internalized homophobia, figuring out confusing feelings and navigating ...

Stress tends to appear in the morning almost immediately when people open their eyes for the day. Notifications, unfinished ...

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.

Unfortunately, many individuals start their mornings with a rush of activities, unfinished thoughts, and the need to check ...

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 ...

Ever notice how much time we spend trying to clear out physical clutter – those closets, drawers, and attics filled with things we no longer need? But what about the mental clutter that often weighs ...