Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Self-Help Makes You Feel Worse

Some people turn to self-help mantras to boost their spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect. 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. The study appears in the journal Psychological Science.

(via Neatorama)

1 comment(s):

Mouserz said...

I always feel shitty when I get compliments because I feel I don't deserve them and then I'm all like BAWWWWW.