Can you get self-esteem by trying to convince yourself that you have it? Apparently not, according to a new study reported by the BBC [1]:
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.
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