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 ...

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At their core, affirmations are repeated statements that shape how you aim to think and feel. When used consistently, they ...

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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.

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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 ...

At some point in your life, when you were feeling down, you may have been told to just “stay positive!” And you probably thought: that’s certainly easier said than done. Positivity doesn’t always come ...