repeating positive self-statements may benefit individuals with high self-esteem, but backfire for people who need them the most."
paraphrased from Dr. Joanne Wood from UoW, W.Q. Elaine Perunovic, and John W. Lee from UoNB (X)
on why all those "I am wonderful," "I will find love again," type of affirmations DO NOT work for many of us.













