Self-affirmation theory can help increase self-worth and motivation. ... Examples of self-affirmations include individual statements that are set in the present tense, such as: ...

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But if you’ve ever tried this, you likely know it rarely works. Worse, when we fail to silence that voice, we often feel ashamed for being so self-critical in the first place. It’s a shame spiral.