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5 stories tagged with "Self Esteem"
This Memory Exercise Boosts Self-Esteem, Brain Study Shows
Health & Wellness•Sep 21

This Memory Exercise Boosts Self-Esteem, Brain Study Shows

Scientists discovered a simple way to reshape painful memories and build real self-esteem. The technique creates measurable changes in the part of your brain where memories live.

Optimist Daily•2 min read
New Memory Exercise Boosts Self-Esteem in Minutes
Health & Wellness•Sep 18

New Memory Exercise Boosts Self-Esteem in Minutes

Scientists have discovered a simple mental exercise that can raise self-esteem by reshaping painful memories. The technique, called memory reconsolidation, lets you comfort your younger self and has shown measurable changes in the brain.

NPR Science•3 min read
Social Nudity Helps People Overcome Body Image Struggles
Health & Wellness•Aug 23

Social Nudity Helps People Overcome Body Image Struggles

New research shows that naturism, the practice of non-sexual social nudity, helps people develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Studies found that seeing real, unfiltered bodies can undo the damage caused by social media's unrealistic beauty standards.

BBC Future•2 min read
Psychologist's New Book Reframes How We Think About Our Bodies
Solutions•Apr 24

Psychologist's New Book Reframes How We Think About Our Bodies

A clinical psychologist at NYU is teaching people that body image isn't about the mirror. It's about retraining your brain to separate feelings from numbers.

Womens Health•2 min read
Girl, 5, Shuts Down Bullies With Perfect Self-Love Speech
Acts of Kindness•Mar 12

Girl, 5, Shuts Down Bullies With Perfect Self-Love Speech

When mean girls told 5-year-old Emmie they didn't like her, she responded with a powerful message about self-worth that's inspiring millions. Her mom caught it on video, and parents everywhere are taking notes.

Upworthy•2 min read