The value of self-affirmation in goal achievement

I understand that when we repeatedly say something unpleasant or pleasant about ourselves, consciously or unconsciously, it becomes imprinted in our minds. When I asked her if she ever tried to assert herself, one of my clients said, "Well, it's not like I look in the mirror and say, 'I'm amazing. I don't blame him at all. While looking in the mirror and posing can improve our self-esteem for some people, it doesn't work for everyone. What are your priorities ? Instead of thinking of self-affirmation as a short affirmation , as in the mirror example, think of it as a potentially more powerful "recognition of true Value." If you really want to stand up for your beliefs, consider why they are valuable to you and what you can do to support them. The i...