AFFIRMATIONS — PART 1

Do Affirmations Really Work? The Truth Behind Positive Self-Talk

The hidden science of words and how affirmations matter

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Are affirmations worth the hype? You can decide for yourself with the backing of proven science and psychology experts.

This is Part 1 of a three-part series. In Part 1, I will provide a definition of affirmations and the science that backs it.

Part 2 will be about the Psychology, and Part 3 will be about creating your own affirmations that have deep meaning and emotional connection for you.

What are affirmations?

Affirmations are short, concise statements of expression that you repeat to yourself. They become self-motivators that can improve mental health and counter negative thoughts. If you’re a skeptic, like I used to be, give it a try for 2 weeks. You can easily find affirmations online or develop your own, which I will show you how to do in Part 3, but the important aspect is whether they really work.

Science shows that when you repeat positive statements and words it switches on a part in your brain that connects to a reward system. When you’re feeling incompetent or insecure and take the time to repeat a short statement like, I can do…