Affirmations (meaning a statement said with confidence about a perceived truth) have helped thousands of people make significant changes in their lives. But they don't always work for everyone. You must believe in the words you are saying. Feel the power behind them and let them marinate into your subconscious. We repeatedly tell ourselves things everyday and don't even realize. What lies are you currently telling yourself about YOU? These unwholesome statements can stay with us in the conscious or unconscious mind, which we then reinforce throughout our lives.

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As human beings, we look to outside sources to validate our own thoughts and experiences. This general notion is called "social proof." When we see that others have been through similar experiences and have been where we have, it allows us to feel better about ourselves. When we see other people overcome their fears, face adversity, and then finally taste triumph, we affirm ourselves and say, "If they can do it, then I'm sure I can too "

Almost two decades ago, a young woman named Makini Smith decided that she was not going to become another statistic. Through dedication,...

As human beings, we look to outside sources to validate our own thoughts and experiences. This general notion is called "social proof." When we see that others have been through similar experiences and have been where we have, it allows us to feel better about ourselves. When we see other people overcome their fears, face adversity, and then finally taste triumph, we affirm ourselves and say, "If they can do it, then I'm sure I can too "

Almost two decades ago, a young woman named Makini Smith decided that she was not going to become another statistic. Through dedication,...