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 ...

Positive thinking — Harness the power of optimism to help with stress management.

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 ...

From an early age, we're taught the golden rule: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." The irony here? Many of us don't even treat ourselves the way we'd like to be treated. A 2023 poll ...

When I first received my diagnosis of colon cancer, I felt so negative. So, I started positive self-talk and it's changed my outlook for the better. Words are extremely powerful. Our inner dialogue at ...

We have all heard that if you talk to yourself, you’re crazy, but that’s not always the case. According to research published by the American Psychological Association, talking to yourself in a ...

With anxiety and depression rising at alarming rates, we need to create greater awareness around effective coping mechanisms to navigate the challenges that put us at risk for these conditions.