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Once you’ve found some positive affirmations that work for you, try repeating them every evening before bed, or writing them on sticky notes on your mirror to boost your confidence in the morning.
These daily positive affirmations are for women, kids, men, and everyone looking to build their self-esteem, find motivation, and quell anxiety or depression. 35 Daily Positive Affirmations to ...
“Many people see affirmations as magical thinking, that if you say, ‘I’m going to get that job,’’’ it increases your chances, says Kristin Neff, PhD, a research psychologist and author ...
Gratitude not only contributes to positive emotions, but it also leads to a reduction in negative emotions. [26] People who are more grateful have higher levels of subjective well-being. Grateful people are happier, less depressed, less stressed, [27] and more satisfied with their lives and social relationships.
Self-affirmation theory is a psychological theory that focuses on how individuals adapt to information or experiences that are threatening to their self-concept. Claude Steele originally popularized self-affirmation theory in the late 1980s, [1] [2] and it remains a well-studied theory in social psychological research.
Individuals with low self-esteem who made present tense (e.g. "I am") positive affirmations felt worse than individuals who made positive statements but were allowed to consider ways in which the statements were false. Individuals with low self-esteem who made future tense affirmations (e.g. "I will") saw positive effects. [7]
Combine affirmations with other positive practices. That could mean meditation, listening to uplifting music or enjoying a cup of tea. Share affirmations with friends or family.
Negative emotions at work can be formed by "work overload, lack of rewards, and social relations which appear to be the most stressful work-related factors". [17] "Cynicism is a negative effective reaction to the organization. Cynics feel contempt, distress, shame, and even disgust when they reflect upon their organizations" (Abraham, 1999).