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