Words have power. And if you’ve ever wondered how to turn the power of words to your advantage, this is your chance! We can reprogram our minds by simply using the power of words.

Are words really all that important? After all — the old saying is “actions speak louder than words,” right?

Well, words are powerful.

And if you’d like to know how to use the power of words in your favor, you need to understand the importance of words. Words form the foundation of our verbal communication. Without them, we’d be unable to share so many incredible, complex ideas. Words help us create, tell stories, and share ideas.

But while words have the power to create, they also have the power to do harm.

And the way we use words, most especially during self-talk, can turn our waking lives into a haven or a nightmare.

How do words affect the brain?
We all know that words carry power. Words can heal, kill, elevate, or destroy us. But as it turns out, words can decide our fate in a life or death situation and they can even alter our biology.

According to recent research negative words have the ability to increase anxiety and depression, decrease cognitive functioning, and disrupt both sleep and appetite. And just as negative words have power, so too do positive words.

If we can learn to channel negative self-talk into something more positive, we’d literally feel the difference, both emotionally and physically.

So, why is it so hard to change the way we talk?

How to harness the power of words:
Positive affirmations can have a powerful impact on our state of being. But if you’ve ever tried positive affirmations before, you know how challenging it can be to stick with it.