Why Positive Mantras Make Some People Feel Worse (M)

Positive mantras like “I am a lovable person” have long been a staple of self-help books. But do they work?

Positive mantras like "I am a lovable person" have long been a staple of self-help books. But do they work?

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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004.