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 ...

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.

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

An affirmation is the action of giving emotional support or encouragement. This self-care practice works wonders in increasing confidence as—at its core—it is simply the act of being kind to yourself.

Make friends? Do you mean doing the exact thing that makes my heart palpate with stress? My brain reminds me of how much everyone hates me, and my body wants to escape. If you struggle with social ...

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

Spring Health reports on 13 effective coping skills for anxiety, emphasizing evidence-based techniques to manage symptoms.

This is a guest blog written by a friend and colleague of mine, David Schechter. He has been a pioneer in integrative mind-body medicine for many years. There are many physical symptoms created by ...

Self-affirmation theory was proposed by psychologist Claude Steele in the late 1980s and remains popular today. The theory suggests we have a deep desire to craft a personal narrative that we are ...