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By using positive affirmations, an individual can develop greater levels of self-confidence and work on one’s negative self-image. Such statements can help an individual replace feelings of inadequacy with more encouraging feelings and boost their self-esteem and control over their emotions. In this blog, we will discuss the science behind affirmations, their impact on students, and some effective methods on how one can include them in their daily practice.
The Connection Between Affirmations and Neuroplasticity
Positive affirmations have an explanation in the realm of neuroscience. The brain is pliable: “neurons that fire together wire together” or the common term for it is neuroplasticity. In time, with a strong focus on positive affirmations, anything that seems far moved from realism can be adopted, and it will shift one’s mindset. At first, it may feel uncomfortable adopting affirmations—this is according to the general consensus—however, after practicing which seems as a long time, it has a tendency to become more natural.
A Key to Student Confidence and Success
PLOS ONE did a study in 2013 that showed students who were under chronic stress who endorsed affirmations regarding their values and areas of passion improved their performance in problem-related issues. It asserts how much confidence matters to an individual who aims for success in academics.
One should also note the use of affirmations for stress and burnout, something that all or most students go through. They enhance resilience, lowers anxiety which helps them regain confidence in themselves. They have high applicability in therapy for example in CBT.
