The power of positive affirmation is so simple that one might be forgiven for trying to make it more complicated than it actually is. A positive affirmation is exactly as it sounds: short motivational phrases or statements that, when reinforced daily, become a self fulfilling prophecy.
While there is no "magic" behind the the effectiveness of using positive self-talk, there is science that supports the principle that "self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation." 1
The educators at Doylestown Health have created an instructive video that can help anyone harness the power of positive self talk. This video includes:
- What positive affirmations are (and are not)
- How positive affirmations work
- The benefits of using positive affirmations
- Steps to create your own personal positive affirmation
- Tips and resources to help maintain your daily affirmation practice
- Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. 2016 Apr; 11(4): 621–629.
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Doylestown Health is a comprehensive healthcare system of inpatient, outpatient and wellness education services connected to meet the health needs of all members of the local and regional community. Doylestown Hospital, the flagship to Doylestown Health has 271 beds and a Medical Staff of more than 435 physicians in over 50 specialties. An independent nonprofit health system, Doylestown Health is dedicated to providing innovative, patient-centered care for all ages.
