Affirmations within New Thought and New Age practices are primarily about nurturing positive thinking and self-empowerment. It’s the belief that maintaining a positive mental attitude, reinforced by affirmations, can bring success in various aspects of life (Wikipedia). Louise Hay’s ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ serves as a guide for altering thoughts and beliefs. Her affirmations aim to aid individuals in reprogramming thought patterns. The goal is to replace detrimental underlying beliefs that may contribute to illness, thus removing barriers to healing.

Do affirmations hold truth?

Engaging in affirmations can trigger the reward system in the brain, influencing how one perceives emotional and physical pain. The recognition of one’s capability to manage stress and life challenges can significantly boost confidence and self-empowerment, fostering faith in oneself.

“INCORPORATING POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE” Research on self-affirmation theory has revealed MRI evidence suggesting that specific neural pathways are activated when individuals practice self-affirmation activities like daily repetition of positive affirmations (Cascio et al., 2016). Studies have shown that self-affirmations contribute to the reduction of stress, benefiting one’s health, and are positively correlated with academic success (Sherman et al., 2009; Layous et al., 2017).