Positive self-talk involves having an inner dialogue that is primarily optimistic and positive. These thoughts and statements are the ones that build you up, increase your motivation, and make you ...

Self-affirmations can help increase your self-worth and motivation. With regular practice, you can shift your focus toward your strengths and adapt to new circumstances more easily. Self-affirmation ...

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 ...

The Ideal Self, or the best possible version of oneself in the future has long been recognized as a salient force for a purposeful and positive life in philosophy. Recent research in the field of ...

Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you're optimistic or ...

At one time or another, most parents ask themselves: "What can I do to help my child feel better about himself...to feel more confident...to view life positively?" Positive self-esteem is a key to ...

I am a late bloomer. Many say I fulfilled my potential much later in life than expected. It took years for me to find my stride and to learn how to become who I wanted to be. Other WRAL Top Stories ...