Do positive affirmations work? A psychologist unpacks the evidence
- Written by Madeleine Fraser, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Australian Catholic University
Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy” or “I choose happiness”.
The tantalising promise is: repeat these positive affirmations often enough and you’ll be happier, calmer and even healthier.
Given we are biologically hardwired to avoid suffering and want to feel safe and...





