Words are Powerful.
Did you know that the words you use on a daily basis have a lot of impact on what you do, how you live your life, and what you believe about yourself?
Neuroscientists Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman state that "a single word has the power to influence the expression of genes that regulate physical and emotional stress". Think about that for a moment.
If you ever read the Bible, you may remember reading about how words have the power to destroy and the power to build up (Proverbs 12:6).The Bible is not the only sacred book that talks about the power of words, the Quran and the Torah also do. Words have so much power that it is important to pay attention to the words we use to communicate with ourselves and others.
Take for example a compliment. How does your body feel when you receive a compliment? What about when you receive a criticism? Does your body feel the same? Probably not. So, if words can really affect us, it is time to ask ourselves this question: What kind of message am I sending to myself?
Think of those times when you use words such as "I am stupid", "I am too old for that", "I am fat", "I hate the way I look", "I will never be able to…", etc. What effect do you think those words have on how you live your life? We say these words unconsciously and as a habit, but habits can be changed and we can reprogram our subconscious. The first step to change is to be aware of how we use our words.
Negative talk comes from negative thoughts. If we can change our thoughts, we can change the way we speak. Imagine how your life would be if you add some love to the words you use for yourself and others. To give you an example, instead of saying "I am stupid", you can say "I made a mistake and I learned. I will do better next time". How does that make you feel?
Here are some ideas on how to clear your mind from negative thoughts and make a better use of your words:
- Be aware of any negative thoughts that come to your mind and send them away. Negative thoughts are not necessarily true so check to see where is that negative thought coming from or if it is at all true.
- Be thankful and practice self-compassion. We are all here to learn and perfection is not part of being human. Say thanks for who you are and know that mistakes are part of the learning process.
- Use good words when referring to yourself and others. Focus on the good. When referring to you and others, do like the old saying, "If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all".
Loving ourselves is part of being healthy. Take a step forward to become a better version of yourself. If you want to receive more information related to becoming a better self and have a joyful life, join my newsletter at my website www.wellnessnessbloomcoaching.com.