By Dean Bokhari Contrary to popular belief, a self affirmation will work to motivate you, but there’s a catch: it is only effective if you have high self-esteem. According to a 2009 study, present-tense positive affirmations had a positive effect on people with high self-esteem but a negative effect on people with low self-esteem. The … Continue reading 50 Self-Affirmations to Help You Stay Motivated Every Day