affirmation

noun

Etymology: From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare (“to assert”). Doublet of affirmatio.

1. That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.

   “Her success was an affirmation of all her hard work.”

   “The ceremony included an affirmation of loyalty.”

2. A solemn pledge (to tell the truth, to bear allegiance, etc.), legally equivalent to an oath, taken by people who are forbidden to take a religious oath (such as Quakers) or otherwise prefer not to do so.
3. A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.

   “Daily positive affirmations can improve self-confidence.”

   “[Gemini:] Yes, your family group chat decided to meet for dinner at seven today, and there is a reminder to say your daily affirmations, you are strong, you are confident— [Nishtha Bhatia] Okay, we'll do these affirmations a bit later, but why don't you add that dinner to my calendar?”