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Why Are Positive Words Powerful?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Why Are Positive Words Powerful?<\/h1>\n\n

We use words to interact with each other every single day. The type of words (negative or positive) that we use most often are dependent on the type of beliefs and habitual thoughts we have.
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It would be very beneficial for you to consciously set an intention to use powerful positive words more frequently instead of the negative ones. So why are positive words powerful?
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Positive words whether spoken to yourself as your inner dialogue or used to convey a message to others are important because they can make you and others feel good, encouraged, inspired, and hopeful, and help us transform and heal.
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They can help you have better self-esteem, confidence, better mental health, and well-being and have closer connections and relationships.
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Words carry energy and often precede any behavior and action that you take. You must be very aware of the words that you are choosing to use and their impact on the habits that you form and your eventual destiny.
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Negative words can potentially hurt, harm, humiliate, and make you and others feel discouraged. Next, let\u2019s discuss 8 disempowering phrases that women need to eliminate from their vocabulary<\/p>\n\n

8 Phrases Women Need To Stop Using<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Most women tend to use language and phrases that do not serve them, affect their confidence, and are disempowering.
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This type of language especially at work makes others perceive them as someone weak and lacking confidence. Here are 8 such phrases to immediately eliminate from your vocabulary.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I Am Sorry<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

Most women tend to want to avoid conflict at any cost and therefore habitually apologize and say I am sorry without consciously thinking whether the particular situation that they are blindly apologizing for is their fault.
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Instead, learn to be assertive know that your opinion is valuable, and stand behind it confidently.\u00a0 You don’t have to automatically be programmed to apologize all the time.\u00a0
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Learn to catch yourself and stop apologizing unless you know without a doubt that you have made a mistake and are at fault.<\/p>\n\n

I Just Want To Say<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

A lot of women use the phrase I just want to say. The word \u201cjust\u201d makes you sound weak and that you and your words do not matter. Know you have every right to use your voice to express yourself and own your words and thoughts confidently.<\/p>\n\n

I Am Not An Expert<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

There is no need to downplay your experience, and know-how and disqualify yourself from sharing your thoughts and opinions on any subject matter by saying I am not an expert.
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You are a powerful wise soul and it is always okay for you to share your insights, knowledge, and wisdom in service of others.<\/p>\n\n

I May Be Wrong<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

Instead of disqualifying what you are about to say with a negative phrase like I may be wrong share your perspective confidently.\u00a0
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It is okay to be wrong sometimes however when you’re sharing your opinion share it confidently and without any hesitation. There is no need to disqualify your statement, make it sound weaker, and make yourself sound less confident.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I Hate To Bother You<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

You deserve to use your words, speak, and be heard so stop saying I hate to bother you.\u00a0 You are here right now as a soul for a reason and therefore have every right to express your perspective, and opinion, and add value to other people\u2019s lives by speaking your truth.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

This May Be A Dumb Question<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

There is no such thing as a dumb question.\u00a0 If you are curious or need a clarification about something then you have every right to ask your questions confidently and get the answers that you deserve.
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Curiosity is a very important character skill to have especially if you value growth. Always remember when you learn and grow you can then serve others in a bigger and better way.<\/p>\n\n

I Will Try My Best<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

Instead of saying I will try my best which implies you are not sure, commit to taking the actions required confidently and say that I can do it.
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You are a powerful soul who has a life of infinite possibilities. You are wise and very capable of doing whatever you put your focus and energy into doing.<\/p>\n\n

Maybe Or I Think So<\/span><\/h3>\n\n

Saying Maybe or I think makes you sound wishy-washy and not confident and sure. Take full accountability and responsibility for your life and confidently express your thoughts and words. You deserve to have an opinion based on your perspective and life experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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