Two words are powerful beyond measure. Two words can change your life from self-destruction, mediocrity, and unfulfillment to gratefulness, self-care, self-love, and power.

Two words define who you are. Two words either lift you up or put you down. They empower and support you or destroy your sense of self. So powerful are these two words. 

Use them with care and intention. 

For yourself and for those whose lives you touch.

These two words are “I am. “Whatever you put behind these two words becomes your self-identity. You’ll act upon it, consciously or unconsciously.

What you believe about yourself is part of your self-identity. And your brain will do everything possible to prove these beliefs are correct. If you define yourself as the one who never follows through, guess what will happen? You’ll find a thousand reasons why finishing this thing is impossible. Why it’s not for you. Why you’re not capable enough. No matter if these thoughts are conscious or unconscious. It doesn’t matter if they are actually true or just a story you tell yourself.

Your brain is the most powerful tool you have. In sports, it makes the difference between “I can do this; I’ll push through and find the strength in my body” and “I can’t do this. I’m not strong enough. “And this doesn’t happen only in the sports department; it happens in all areas of your life. 

That’s how powerful your brain is.

Feel into the energy: I am capable. I am strong. I am lovable. Iam valuable. I am deserving. I am learning. I am growing.

And then feel into these words:

I am not smart enough. I am not strong enough. I am a failure. I am never following through. I am stupid.

It’s not only that we tell ourselves something as a fact that might, in fact, be an emotion. A temporary emotion even. It’s also the energy behind your words. How does the first category feel? In comparison to the second?

If you don’t fully believe you can do something, instead of “I can’t do it.” chose “I am learning. I am getting better. I am practicing. I am brave for taking the first step. I am getting better over time. I am growing. I am curious.” This changes everything. It’s believable for yourself and your brain, and it allows for growth and evolution instead of perfectionism and the need to get it right the first time. 

So tell me, what is your “I am _“?