My story an example of how powerful affirmations can be. You can read more about my personal journey in my book, Beyond the Split.

My journey with affirmations began during one of the hardest times in my life—the end of a marriage. I was at a place where I had to take a good look at myself, my choices, my self-worth, and what I wanted for my life moving forward.

During that time, a friend recommended a business book to me that talked about the power of affirmations. Something about it really connected with me, so I decided to give it a try. I started writing my own affirmations and speaking them over myself every day.

Little did I know, those simple words would begin to change my life.

The more I spoke positively about myself, the more I started to believe what I was saying. My confidence grew, my self-esteem changed, and I began to see myself and my future differently. I realized that the words we speak to ourselves matter. They can affect how we think, the choices we make, and what we believe is possible for our lives.

That experience made me excited about sharing affirmations with others. I kept thinking, if affirmations could make this kind of difference in my life as an adult, imagine what they could do for a child who learns them early.

That is a big part of my purpose today. I want people—especially our children—to understand their worth, believe in themselves, speak positively about who they are, and know that they have the power to create a positive future.

Sometimes changing your life starts with changing the words you speak over yourself. I know because that is where my transformation began.