This is the first major volume dedicated to the processes by which people exaggerate their virtues, deemphasize their shortcomings, or protect themselves against threatening feedback. Leading investigators present cutting-edge work on the key role of self-enhancing and self-protective motives in social perception, cognition, judgment, and behavior. Compelling topics include the psychological benefits and risks of self-enhancement and self-protection; personality traits and contextual factors that make certain individuals more likely to hold distorted views of the self; innovative approaches to assessment and measurement; and implications for relationships, achievement, and mental health.

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Success comes down to one element - taking action. Without the motivation and self-belief, you will never take action to achieve whatever it might be you want to achieve. This is why we have created The Powerful Book of "I Am" Affirmations, packed with incredible self-affirmations for positive thinking and attracting the success you deserve and strive for. Are you stressed about your weight? Do you wish to become rich and famous? Do you have the desire to climb the ladder of success? Whatever it might be, the affirmations in this book were made for people like you. Positive affirmations are statements that you repeat over and over, you visualize these empowering words to already exist and manifest into your life. Think of positive affirmations as a pep talk to yourself, a reinforcement towards setting aside your doubts and realizing that you have potential and everything necessary to achieve your goals, dreams and a happier life. So ask yourself - Are you ready to climb the ladder of success? Are you ready to reach the riches you desire? Are you ready to find your dream job? Are you ready to attract the physic you've always wanted? If the answer is yes then start by saying "I am". Just by simply thinking positively, you are already making steps towards progress. Repeating I am affirmations has been proven in psychology to help nurture and improve a person's mindset. By implementing affirmations into your daily routine you increase your chances of succeeding tremendously.