AFFIRMATIONS — PART 2

Can Affirmations Really Change Your Life? Psychology Says Yes

Learn how affirmations activate the subconscious mind and foster self-confidence

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This is Part 2 of a three-part series on affirmations.

In Part 1, the science of affirmations was discussed, which is important because understanding the science will help you understand the psychology of affirmations. They are connected.

The Psychology

Words can shape or reshape your reality. The positive words you choose for yourself can influence your inner self and the world around you.

The self-affirmation theory created by Claude M. Steele states three concepts:

1. When we self-affirm, we also create a global narrative about ourselves. We, in turn, become more flexible, moral, and capable of adaption to new and different situations. This affects our self-identity. With a new self-identity, we are not fixed to a role, such as daughter, spouse, student, writer, etc. Instead, we embody various identities and roles throughout life, allowing us to define success in multiple ways. When we embody new positive aspects of ourselves, we can adapt more easily.
2. Maintaining this new self-identity…