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

Here's what parents should know about affirmation and how it can help nurture positive growth and development among children.

Self-affirmations might seem sappy, but they can they contribute to people’s happiness and well-being, according to a new ...

This quick mental health method can improve your outlook without a therapist, medicine, or months of commitment.

A viral video of a teacher affirmations reminds us why elementary school teachers deserve every ounce of our respect—and a ...

Self-affirmations—brief exercises in which people reflect on their core values, identity and positive traits—can increase ...

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 blond hair and light-blue sweater, the ...

Some people have a level of success using self-affirmation mantras like "I'm great and people like me." Others find them trite and unhelpful. The distinction may boil down to self-esteem and, more ...