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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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“Tell yourself, ‘I’m enjoying tonight regardless,’ repeating positive affirmations to yourself, which can lower stress and cortisol levels.”

From Salon

The sessions, where Matsuzawa focuses on mindset therapy, positive thinking and affirmation, not only aided his mentality but also improved his mechanics.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s not so much an affirmation of socialism, among the young, as it is a desire to be politically relevant.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He’s an extreme example of someone who had no work to be seen for, but was so desperately looking for affirmation and love.”

From Los Angeles Times

The point guard was coming home after what felt more like an affirmation than a recruitment.

From Los Angeles Times