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Charo • 18.01.2025

Lie to yourself!

The Power of the Words You Say to Yourself

Surely you've heard the phrase “The truth hurts”. But what really hurts are the stories we tell ourselves. Because, let's face it, let's be honest: sometimes, without realizing it, we lie to ourselves in the worst possible way. It's not that we say we saw a unicorn in the supermarket (although, hey, I wish), but that we use words that program our minds for failure.

Your body listens to everything you say

Every time you blurt out “I'm dying of exhaustion” or “I'm a mess”, your brain doesn't question it. It doesn't tell you, “Wait, wait, you're not actually dying, you're just exhausted.” No. Your mind takes it as a command and acts accordingly. It's as if you have a personal assistant who writes down everything you say and carries it out to the letter.

Neuroscience has shown that the brain does not distinguish between reality and imagination. Experts on the subject, such as Joe Dispenza, agree that language directly influences our emotions, our chemistry and even our biology. Moreover, Masaru Emoto's famous experiment with water proves it: when water was exposed to positive words, it formed beautiful crystals, and with negative words, they became chaotic. And guess what... Our body is largely water!

Change your words, change your reality

The same is true of family constellations. In these encounters, when a person changes the way they name their history, their relationship to the past and the way they see themselves, something profound is transformed. Because what we tell ourselves and what we believe defines how we move in the world.

Exercise: Test the power of your words

  • Stand up and say out loud, “I am tired, exhausted, out of energy”. Notice how your body feels.
  • Now say, “I am regaining energy, my body is recharging”. Notice the difference.
  • Change negative words for positive ones for a day and write down how you feel - you'll be surprised!

The phrases that sabotage you and how to change them

If you want to feel better, start by talking better to yourself. Here are some commonly self-defeating phrases and their “lying” versions... or rather, healthy ones:

  • “I can't take it anymore” ⇒ “I need a break to regain energy”.
  • “I always get the same thing” ⇒ “I'm learning to handle this in a new way”.
  • “I'm a mess” ⇒ “I'm in the process of getting better”.
  • “I'll never make it” ⇒ “Every step brings me closer to my goal”.
  • “I'm very clumsy” ⇒ “I'm developing more confidence in myself”.
  • “I'm no good at this” ⇒ “I can learn if I put my mind to it”.
  • “I always get sick” ⇒ “My body gets stronger every day”.
  • “I'm too old for this” ⇒ “It's always a good time to start”.
  • “I don't deserve it” ⇒ “I am worthy of receiving the best”.
  • “This is impossible” ⇒ “I'm going to find a way to make it happen”.

Conclusion: Lie to yourself with love

It's not about denying reality, it's about speaking to yourself in a way that drives you instead of holding you back. Change your words and you will see how your energy, your motivation and even your results change. Tell your brain what you want to be true and it will do everything it can to make it so!

Now tell me, what healthy “lies” are you going to start telling yourself today!