Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy” or “I choose happiness”. The tantalising promise is: repeat these positive affirmations often enough and you’ll be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Affirmations can have a positive effect on a person's self-worth. Here's how to get started. (Getty Images) Affirmations can ...

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 ...

Science backs the power of self-love affirmations, according to Verywell Mind. That’s because the brain can adapt and change, a process known as neuroplasticity. By replacing negative thoughts with ...

According to cognitive neuroscientists, 95 percent of brain activity is beyond our conscious awareness. That means our daily experiences are largely affected by unconscious beliefs, attitudes, and ...

Positive affirmations like 'I am worthy' are popular for wellbeing. Research shows they offer small benefits, but impact varies. High self-esteem individuals may benefit more. Low self-esteem people ...

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.