6. Do positive affirmations actually work?…

“How aware of your internal dialogue are you?… Did you know we all have an automatic thought response to any given situation? You may be unaware of the internal dialogue that is occurring when you see a commercial or scroll through social media. Becoming aware of these thoughts and replacing them with positive affirmations can truly change the way you think and feel about yourself. The thing about positive affirmations is they only work if you practice/ believe that will work! You may feel silly at first but getting in the habit of repeating just one or two “I am___” phrases can greatly begin shifting your internal dialogue for the better.”

— Emily HG Duncan, LCSW, Duncan Counseling, LLC
Therapy for bright young women in TN, KY, and FL