Daily affirmations

The science, the impact, and the practice

They are cliche and they feel awkward saying them…

Affirmations are the building blocks of our self-esteem. Becoming parents, being a teacher or a coach we are told and feel driven by giving words of confidence to those we lead. Your smart, great job, no one is better than you!

Giving these encouraging words feels great! But what impact are they really having? Honestly not as much as we hope or would like.

self-esteem ( positive attitude towards ourselves)and self-efficacy ( the belief we have the ability to accomplish a task) are built more through the daily things we tell ourselves about ourselves and the moments we do something extraordinary or compassionate and someone notices, and we thought we were alone, are the moments that build the foundation for who you are and who you can become.

These are those deep-seated heartfelt moments that we see ourselves for who we are and who we truly can be!

When we practice gratitude, like helping someone or giving that heartfelt compliment. Our brains and bodies release a surge of reward neurotransmitters giving us that uplifting feeling.

The brain thinks in pictures and placing yourself in an image that is powerful, uplifting, and compassionate creates a whole other world that your mind…