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July 25, 2023 39 mins

Welcome to the Imperfect Success Podcast, where we help success-driven perfectionists ditch perfectionism and still enjoy the high-achiever lifestyle. 

In this episode, we tackle the topic of affirmations and unveil the truth behind their effectiveness. 

Contrary to the glamorous image portrayed on social media, affirmations require more than just empty words! 

We delve into the science of affirmations, including a groundbreaking study, and share three tips to make your affirmations actually work.

Episode Highlights:

  • Understand growth vs. fixed mindset and how fixed mindset is hurting your affirmations.

  • Learn about neuroplasticity and negativity bias and how it is the reason affirmations will or won’t work**.

  • Learn about the Power of Action Verbs in your affirmations.

  • Learn about the Mueller and Dweck study on beliefs about intelligence and learning success and how this is a GAME CHANGER for your affirmations.

  • Uncover the importance of involving your body in the affirmation process.

  • Recognize the significance of The Visibility Factor: Write Them Where You'll See Them.

Embrace these science-backed tips and witness the profound impact they can have on your journey to imperfect success.

** Negativity Bias Episode of the Imperfect Success Podcast

 

Articles referenced: 

  1. Praise for intelligence can undermine children's motivation and performance.

  2. Why do beliefs about intelligence influence learning success? A social cognitive neuroscience model 



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This podcast is produced and edited by the WONDERFUL Ariel Villafane! 

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