A new study shows that repeating positive self statements may benefit certain people but backfire for the very people who need them the most. People with high self esteem feel better about themselves when they say, "I am a level person" If you're low in self-esteem and want to boost your confidence then don't repeat these affirmations over and over again or even if you think of yourself as being good enough it won't work.
In this episode, we discuss confabulation with neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran, and at the end of the episode we taste a cranberry chocolate chip cookie while contemplating positive affirmations.
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