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In today's climate, society has an influence on young girls - the biggest influence on them all is social media. Social media can give a skewed perception of reality for a young girl who is discovering who they are, and it can negatively affect their self-confidence and self-esteem.  That's why it's important as parents to speak life into our young girls. We can do this by incorporating positive self-talk through affirmations. Affirmations are phrases that evoke hope, promote positive thinking, and build self-awareness.  Here are the top 5 affirmations every girl should know:  1. I am Beautiful This is the...

An affirmation journal is used to record and focus on positive affirmations, which are positive statements that reflect what you want to believe, achieve, or attract in your life. The most effective affirmations are “I am” statements, such as “I am smart” or “I am generous”. Having a journal is a powerful tool for promoting positivity and personal growth.   Here are 10 benefits for using an affirmations journal: 1. Increase self awareness Writing affirmations down in a journal helps you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. It assists in connecting with what is inside to come to...

What is visualizing success? Visualizing success refers to creating a mental image of achieving a desired outcome to increase motivation and improve performance. Many athletes, business professionals, and celebrities have used this as a powerful tool or technique, which helps oneself overcome self-fear and build confidence. Studies suggest that visualization is based on neuroscience, which is how the brain works and functions.  Have you ever participated in a sport? If so, you may have felt uncertain or hesitant about a skill or trick you are practicing. Especially during a championship or tryout, you always want to make sure you do...

It has been widely known that Oprah, Steve Harvey, Jim Carey and other well known celebrities, high-powered executives, athletes and the wealthy have used vision boards to manifest the life they’ve wanted. Neuroscientists, who are brain scientists, have evidence that our brains don’t know the difference between what is real and what is imagined. Therefore, the brain will subconsciously work towards and pursue what is repeatedly put in front of it. The stories of Oprah, Steve Harvey and Jim Carey aren’t completely about the success that they are now known for. They all came from adversity and small beginnings with...

Have you ever told yourself, “I can’t do this” “I’ll never be able to…” or “I hate myself”? Research shows that the brain does not recognize the difference between negative and positive input statements and will act accordingly. Those statements repeated over and over become internalized in your subconscious mind and become who you are. You’ll go throughout your entire life approaching every opportunity with a defeated attitude. Identifying when these limiting beliefs about yourself started is key. Consider thinking back through your early childhood. It may take some time to pinpoint what experience triggered the negative thought. Was it...