You’re standing in front of the bathroom mirror saying, “I love you,” “Today is a new beginning,” or “You’re gonna rock this interview.” We’ve all done it.
When we look in the mirror, we can choose to offer ourselves criticism or reassurance and kindness. The obvious choice is love.
But does it really work?Repeating positive affirmations in front of a mirror as a way to increase self-acceptance has been extensively described and recommended for years in numerous psychology books, websites, and self-help resources, most notably Louise Hay’s Mirror Work, but its effectiveness has not been empirically tested — until recently.Self-compassion practices now play a central role in the growing fields of mindfulness and meditation.
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