However, much to my devastation, research has found that positive affirmations and speaking kindly to yourself are actually very effective at alleviating some of the symptoms of depression.

During a session with Vogue India, the Kushi actor gave a sneak peek into her bag, showcasing a box of affirmation cards.

Three decades of research reveal that positive affirmations backfire for people with low self-esteem, intensifying the very feelings they're meant to heal — and the wellness industry has no incentive ...

Self-affirmations – brief exercises in which people reflect on their core values, identity and positive traits – can increase people’s general well-being and make them happier in small but significant ...

Self-affirmations—brief exercises where individuals reflect on their core values and strengths—have sometimes been dismissed as feel-good clichés with few health benefits. Yet recent meta-analyses and ...

Mel Giedroyc, pictured with friend Sue Perkins in 2014, says she would rather be "optimistic" than view life as a glass half empty. (Getty Images) On BBC Woman's Hour, the 56-year-old presenter opened ...

Positive affirmations are popular in self-help, promising enhanced mood and well-being. While some studies support their benefits, evidence is limited, and over-reliance might lead to issues like ...

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 ...

Positive affirmations like 'I am worthy' are popular for wellbeing. Research shows they offer small benefits, but impact ...

In the 1990s, comedian—now U.S. Sen.—Al Franken made the line, “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!” part of the national lexicon with the creation of the fictional ...

This summer, plenty of celebrities, from models to Olympians, have demonstrated or spoken out about the power of affirmations. But what are affirmations, and do they actually work? And perhaps a more ...