I’ve never really been someone who leaned into affirmations—but since beginning my personal development journey just a month ago, I decided to take the leap and start speaking life over myself. At first, it felt uncomfortable. For many of us, affirming ourselves can feel awkward, even selfish. We wonder, Who am I to speak so boldly about myself? Shouldn’t I be humble? But what I’ve come to learn is this: the words we speak over ourselves carry weight. They shape our beliefs, our actions, and ultimately, our lives—for better or for worse.
Affirmations once felt like fluff to me, but now I see them as a powerful tool for healing and renewal. If we don’t learn to accept and value ourselves, how will we ever teach our daughters or granddaughters to rise above a world that constantly tries to tear them down?
I’ve experienced this firsthand. I’ve worked under a boss who consistently spoke negativity over me—and I let his words take root. Over time, I started to believe what he said, and it affected not only my confidence but also my performance and income. Looking back, I wonder how different things might have been if I’d been affirming the truth about who I am instead of absorbing someone else’s opinion.
Here’s the truth: we get to choose what we allow into our minds. We have the power to reject what doesn’t serve us.
So I’ve made a decision—I will continue to speak life over myself, and I want to encourage you to do the same. You don’t have to accept the words others speak over you—whether they come from a spouse, parent, boss, sibling, or anyone else—if they don’t come from a place of love and truth.
And if you’re feeling discouraged or need a safe space to exhale, I invite you to join me over on my Facebook page, Navigating 50. It’s a place for anyone who’s ever struggled to shake off the weight of someone else’s words—a space to breathe, reset, and be reminded of your worth.
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