What do men usually do when somebody gives them a compliment? They either deflect or give that person a compliment in return. As men, we can feel like we’re not worthy enough to receive affirmations ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Life can be really tough. Even though it’s beautiful and lovely much of the time, anxiety, depression, ...

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 ...

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

Whether you’re feeling proud of yourself after a major accomplishment or feeling down on yourself after a day when you can’t seem to get it right, the way you talk to yourself matters. That’s the idea ...

We’re willing to bet that, even if they don’t make up part of your personal New Age toolkit for self-improvement, you’re at least familiar with the concept of positive affirmations. Championed by ...