This idea comes from 'The 5 Love Languages' by Gary Chapman, where words of affirmation are described as one of the primary ...

The research evidence across four new studies reveals the importance of affirming one's sense of self to bolster our depleted self-control. I think this research underscores the deeply existential ...

New research provides the first evidence that self-affirmation can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving performance. Understanding that self-affirmation -- the process of ...

From the mistakes we make at work or school to our blunders in romantic relationships, we are constantly reminded of how we could be better. By focusing on the important qualities that make us who we ...

When we approve of it, we call it love, kindness, caring, bonding, belonging, identity, self-esteem. When we disapprove, we call it ego, narcissism, vanity, self ...

When it comes down to it, everyone likes praise. It feels good to know that someone appreciates and cares about us. But for some, verbal acknowledgements are key to expressing love and, in turn, ...

“I don’t need to have it all figured out to take the next step.” Vibe Check: Overthinking? Same. But real talk — clarity doesn’t always come before the move, sometimes it comes from the move. You’re ...

The deck also includes three beautifully designed intro cards: a Title Card, an “About This Deck” narrative written in ...