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Self Esteem Tests

Study: Self-affirmations can backfire

August 10, 2009
According to new research, repeating phrases such as "I am a lovable person" or other self-affirmations can backfire for people who need self-esteem boosts the most. Canadian scientists found that study participants who had the lowest self-esteem and repeated the positive statements actually felt worse after doing so. But the participants who already felt good about themselves were helped by the mantras. The study's lead researcher said that despite these results, there is really no handy altern... Read more »

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Choosing After School Activities
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Erectile dysfunction and obesity
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Health Guide

ADHD: Tips for Improving Your Child's Self-Esteem
...process and can take a great deal of time, but it can be done.  Tips to Help Raise Your Child’s Self Esteem 1)      Listen to how you speak to your child.  Do you tend to criticize,... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »
Parenting Strategies for Children with ADD (Without Hyperactivity)
Consistently work with teachers.  Create a system of communication that will allow you to know on a daily or weekly basis how your child is doing in school.  This communication can be via email,... Read more »
ADHD: Tips for Improving Your Self-Esteem
...process and can take a great deal of time, however, it can be done.  Tips for Increasing Your Self Esteem 1)      Decide that you are willing and ready to change the image you have of... Read more »
Stop Smoking Tips- Use Positive Reinforcement Lists
When I was struggling to quit smoking, I found it helpful to write down all the reasons I wanted to stay smoke-free and carry that list with me. These statements were little nuggets of positive... Read more »

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