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 ...

Make friends? Do you mean doing the exact thing that makes my heart palpate with stress? My brain reminds me of how much everyone hates me, and my body wants to escape. If you struggle with social ...

The vitriol directed at the LGBTQ+ community lately can feel defeating, and studies have shown that anxiety levels for queer folks have skyrocketed. But psychologists have also developed a simple ...

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.

From affirmation cards to mirror mantras, a growing number of celebrities are turning to this as a daily ritual to manage anxiety, boost confidence and stay grounded in a high-pressure industry.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alberto Menendez Cervero via Shutterstock Positive affirmations are an excellent way to set an intention and then start moving ...

However, much to my devastation, research has found that positive affirmations and speaking kindly to yourself are actually very effective at alleviating some of the symptoms of depression.