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Can this TikTok trend really boost your confidence? Expert is skeptical: ‘No miracle cure’

Can this TikTok trend really boost your confidence? Expert is skeptical: ‘No miracle cure’

A popular TikTok trend involving mirror affirmations is being evaluated by psychology professor Filip Raes, who warns that it is not a miracle cure for low self-esteem. While the trend suggests that repeating positive phrases will lead to belief, Raes highlights that there are both advantages and disadvantages to this practice.

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