Self-help ‘makes you feel worse’ says study

Klint Finley

Canadian researchers found those with low self-esteem actually felt worse after repeating positive statements about themselves.

They said phrases such as “I am a lovable person” only helped people with high self-esteem.

BBC: Self-help ‘makes you feel worse’

(via Appropedia)

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2 Responses to “Self-help ‘makes you feel worse’ says study”

  • shadowfirebird Says:
    July 6th, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Well, actually, the story is about how affirmation / positive thinking made people feel worse.

    Sort of not the same thing.

  • Nico Says:
    July 9th, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    Isn’t that a given? Only pathetic miserable losers actually need to repeat trite phrases to themselves. The rest of us are skin to marrow certain of our awesomeness.

    Amiright?

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