Affirmations are positive statements we can say to ourselves to reframe a negative mindset. It is not a practice of ignoring our negative feelings or experiences, but rather a practice of replacing negative self-talk with positive self-talk. The way we speak and think about ourselves impacts our outlook on life significantly. When you repeat them often, and believe in them, you can start to make positive changes. Affirmations can help you alter subconscious thoughts, repeating a supportive and encouraging phrase gives it power. Since hearing something often makes it more likely you will believe it. In turn, your belief makes it more likely you’ll act in ways that make your affirmations become reality.