affirmation
n. C / Un. a positive statement that you say to yourself or others to build confidence. It can also mean a formal agreement that something is true.
n. a formal declaration or assertion that something is true; in psychological contexts, a positive statement intended to provide emotional support or encouragement.
She starts her day with a positive affirmation.
The witness provided a solemn affirmation of the facts before the court began the hearing.
While some dismiss daily affirmations as superficial, many psychologists argue that consistent positive self-talk can gradually restructure a person's underlying belief system and improve overall resilience.
From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare (“to assert”). Doublet of affirmatio.
Countable when referring to specific statements; uncountable when referring to the general act of asserting or confirming.